NSG 309Mental health final exams.pdf

A nurse uses the SAD PERSONS scale to interview a patient. This tool provides data relevant to which of the following concepts? suicide potential. 2 A nurse is interacting with patients in a psychiatric unit. Which statements reflect use of therapeutic communication? Select all that apply. “Tell me more about that situation.” “I notice you are pacing a lot.” “I’ll stay with you a while.” 3 A married couple has two biologic children who live with them as well as a child from the wife’s first marriage. What type of family is evident? Blended 4 Which person would be most likely to experience sleep fragmentation? An obese adult 5 A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will begin medication therapy. The nurse should prepare a plan to teach the family about which classification of medications? Central nervous system stimulants 6 A child diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) shows hyperactivity, aggression, and impaired play. The health care provider prescribed amphetamine salts (Adderall). The nurse should monitor for which desired behavior? Improved abilities to participate in cooperative play with other children