Which of the following is the role of the nurse when providing ...

[maychende]

Which of the following is the role of the nurse when providing care to a client with a phobic disorder?
 
  1. Encouraging the client to confront fears
   2. Telling the client that the hospital is a safe place
   3. Providing medication to help reduce the symptoms of the disorder
   4. Providing comfort and alleviate emotional distress

Question 2

A teen client is brought to the emergency department by parents. The client's mother explains that the client reported taking goofballs and hootch before refusing to communicate further.
 
  The nurse's greatest concern for the client requires close observation for: 1. Seizure activity.
   2. Respiratory depression.
   3. Signs of withdrawal.
   4. Signs of hallucinations.

[srodz]

Answer to Question 1

4. Providing comfort and alleviate emotional distress

Rationale:
The role of the professional nurse caring for clients with phobic disorders is to provide comfort to the client and family and alleviate emotional distress. The nurse supports adaptive coping while empowering the client by providing information, accessing resources and communicating therapeutically. The nurse should not encourage the client to confront fears or tell the client that the hospital is a safe place. The client may or may not be prescribed medication for the disorder.

Answer to Question 2

2. Respiratory depression.

Rationale: Goofballs are barbiturates, which are central nervous system depressants. Hootch is a street term for alcohol. Barbiturates and alcohol are a lethal combination. The client who has ingested both items is at risk for varying degrees of sedation, up to coma and death. Seizure activity, signs of withdrawal, and signs of hallucinations do not pose as great a risk for this client as respiratory depression.

[maychende]

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[srodz]

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