St. Pauls School Of Nursing

-A client with paranoia is admitted to the mental health unit and immediately goes to the corner of the room and sits quietly without communicating. In approaching the client, what intervention should the nurse implement first? ( Answer) Explain the nurse's role to the client -client treated with lithium for bipolar develops diarrhea, vomiting and drowsiness, what action should the nurse do( Answer)Notify HCP of the symptoms prior to the next admin of the drug) -A mental health worker (...

1. A client has experienced the death of a close family member and at the same time becomes unemployed. This situation has resulted in a 6-month score of 110 on the Recent Life Changes Questionnaire. How should the nurse evaluate this client data? A. The client is experiencing severe distress and is at risk for physical and psychological illness. B. A score of 110 on the Miller and Rahe Recent Life Changes Questionnaire indicates no significant threat of stress-related illness. C. Susce...

Trends exam # 2 1.What is the difference between leader and manager?  A manager focus on coordinating resources  The leader focuses on accomplishing goal of the organization  The manager motivates and inspires others  A leader has legitimate authority 2. What is the first step in both the nursing and problem solving process?  Implementing appropriate interventions  Identifying the problem  Gathering information  Considering the consequence of changes 3. Manager...