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Alygatorr01285

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The nurse caring for a patient admitted with somatic symptom disorder questions the health care provider about which orders? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Morphine 4 mg PO prn pain
  2. Alprazolam 2 mg PO prn anxiety
  3. Teach patient breathing techniques
  4. Psychotherapy with family involvement
  5. Walk 15-30 minutes per day in neighborhood

Question 2

Which nursing intervention helps promote stress reduction and healthy coping in a patient diagnosed with a dissociative disorder?
 
  1. Perform safety checks at each health care interaction.
  2. Discuss activities that patients can do that eliminate the need for safety provisions.
  3. Review the patient's daily personal journal to assess appetite.
  4. Teach nonpharmacologic strategies for reducing pain.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 2
Explanation: Medication is not advised for individuals with somatic symptom and related disorders. The most effective ways of treating this disorder are cognitive-behavioral therapy and complementary/alternative therapies.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1
Explanation: Performing safety checks at each health care interaction helps ensure patient safety and provides an opportunity to discuss triggers and promote healthy coping mechanisms. Discussing activities to reduce the need for safety provisions, teaching nonpharmacologic methods of reducing pain, and reviewing the patient's daily journal to assess appetite are appropriate interventions for somatic symptom disorders.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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