1.A nurse places a client in a seclusion room until he admits to starting a fight in the day roomearlier. What does the nurse’s behavior constitute?a.Assaultb.Batteryc.False improvementd.Malpractice Show 2.During the orientation phase of the nurse client relationship what takes places? 3.What is nursing behavior consistent with therapeutic communication? 4.Which statement by the nurse demonstrates an understanding of nonverbalcommunication? 5.Which statement about mental illness is accurate?a.Mental illness changes with culture, time, and history and the group defining itb.It is the inability to reach the level of love and belonging in Maslow’s hierarchy of needsc.Mental illness is demonstrating irrational illogical behaviord.It is a matter of individual nonconfirmatory to social norms 6.What percent of communication is nonverbal? 7.What is the primary reason the client should be included in his/her treatment planning, ifpossible?
8.What would be criteria for an involuntary mental health admission? 9.The nurse is preparing the client for electroconvulsive therapy the following day, theteaching should include what information regarding side effects?a.You may experience memory loss and disorientation immediately after treatmentb.Agitation and confusion are side effects of ECTc.Tachycardia and dysrhythmia often occur but you are constantly monitoredd.There are no side effects that should concern you
What is the therapeutic goal of seclusion?Seclusion of patients is used because of aggression of patients and prevents harm to the patients and to others in the environment. In contrast, physical restraints confine patient movements. They are used because of an emotional or behavioral disorder and to prevent harm to the patient or others.
In which situation is the use of seclusion contraindicated?In which situation is the use of seclusion contraindicated? The client has expressed severe suicidal thoughts. Seclusion of a person experiencing severe suicidal thoughts places the client at risk for self-harm and so would be contraindicated.
Which signs and symptoms would the nurse observe in a client with schizophrenia?You could be diagnosed with schizophrenia if you experience some of the following symptoms.. Hallucinations.. Delusions.. Disorganised thinking.. Lack of motivation.. Slow movement.. Change in sleep patterns.. Poor grooming or hygiene.. Changes in body language and emotions.. What is being assessed when the nurse asks the client to describe their current problems?During an assessmemt the nurse asks the client to describe his problems. The purpose of this question is to obtain info about the clients what? Perception of the problem. Throughout an assessment the client displays disorganized thinking, jumping from one idea to another with no clear relationship between the thoughts.
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