Author Question: A nurse who has worked on an acute psychiatric unit for 5 years has begun describing patients in ... (Read 109 times)

NClaborn · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse who has worked on an acute psychiatric unit for 5 years has begun describing patients in insensitive ways and is less creative when dealing with patient problems. What is the most likely explanation for the nurse's behavior?

a. Marginalization
b. Depersonalization
c. Secondary traumatization
d. Poor conflict management skills

Question 2

Which patient has the greatest risk for overdose with a benzodiazepine? A patient who

a. takes the drug with antacids.
b. takes the drug before meals.
c. combines the drug with alcohol.
d. experiences depression as well as anxiety.

enass · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Secondary traumatization occurs as a result of listening to and empathizing with other people's traumas. Synonyms include compassion fatigue and helper stress. The individual becomes less able to help others. Clinical supervision is indicated.

Answer to Question 2

C
Benzodiazepines taken with alcohol produce marked central nervous system (CNS) depression, even death. Antacids prevent absorption. Larger doses of benzodiazepines by themselves are rarely lethal. Depression in and of itself is not an indicator of overdose risk. Suicidal ideation might be present, but benzodiazepines by themselves are rarely lethal.