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What should the nurse teach the Together they may make your heart beat in an
client about taking antipsychotic abnormal rhythm or lower you BP too much.
mediation along with beta-blockers?
1. Divalproex sodium (Depakote) a. Use: anticonvulsant
education. b. Check liver enzymes
c. Take med with meals to avoid GI upset
d. Don't crush or chew it
e. Drink plenty of fluids afterwards
What should a nurse ask when a a. How long have you then having suicidal
patient states he/she is going to thoughts?
commit suicide? b. Do you have a plan?
c. Have you ever attempted suicide? How many
times?
d. What in your past or present has made you think
about killing yourself?
,Suicide Attempt Warning Signs: IS I-ideation
PATH WARM? S-substance abuse
P-purposelessness
A-anxiety
T-trapped
H-hopelessness
W-withdrawal
A-anger
R-recklessness
M-mood changes
Manic Attack: DIGFAST D-distractibility
I-indiscretion
G-grandiosity
F-flight of ideas
A-activity increase
S-sleep deficit
T-talkativeness
5 A's of Alzheimer's 1. A-anomia: cannot recall names of everyday
objects)
2. A-apraxia: cannot perform a learned or familiar
movement on command, inability to use objects
properly
3. A-agnosia: cannot recognize and identify
objects, persons, or sounds
4. A-amnesia: partial or total, permanent or
transient loss of memory
5. A-aphasia: inability to communicate through
speech
, Why is group therapy utilized? Most a. Goals vary depending on type of group but
group therapy sessions are not clients generally; discover that members share
mandatory, how does this tie into some common feelings, experiences, and thoughts.
ethics? Experience positive behavior changes as a result of
group interaction and feedback.
Dependent personality disorder A personality disorder characterized by a pattern
of clinging and obedience, fear of separation, and
an ongoing need to be taken care of.
avoidant personality disorder a personality disorder characterized by inhibition in
social situations; feelings of inadequacy;
oversensitivity to criticism, fear of rejection.
borderline personality disorder Self-mutilation behaviors, "splitting" behaviors,
irrational thoughts, constant fear they are going to
be alone.
schizoid personality disorder a personality disorder characterized by persistent
avoidance of social relationships and little
expression of emotion, emotional detachment
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted
Disorder) repetitive thoughts and/or actions
Histrionic Personality Disorder a personality disorder characterized by excessive
emotionality and preoccupation with being the
center of attention; emotional shallowness; overly
dramatic behavior, flirtatious, manipulative