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silviawilliams41

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on: Jul 19, 2018
Your new patient admitted to the psychiatric unit is pacing and agitated. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
 
  A.
  Introduce the patient to all the other patients.
  B.
  Direct him to a group therapy session.
  C.
  Place him in a quiet area away from other patients.
  D.
  Review the unit rules with the patient to distract him.

Question 2

Your bipolar patient approaches you and says, I will be running this hospital someday. I know I can change everything. What is the best intervention?
 
  A.
  Orient the patient by telling her that this would require multiple educational degrees that she does not have.
  B.
  Ask the patient why she thinks she can do that.
  C.
  Redirect the patient to what is going on around her now.
  D.
  Contact the psychiatrist immediately.


ktidd

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

ANS: C
Rather than adding more information and added stimuli, you are focusing on helping him cope.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Rather than challenge the patient's thinking or overreacting, it is best to acknowledge what she said and then distract her to more reality-based thoughts.


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