Crisis intervention st Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A male client notifies the nurse that he feels short of breath and has chest pressure radiating down his left arm. A STAT 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is obtained and shows ST segment elevation in leads II, II, aVF and V4R. The nurse collects blood samples and gives a normal saline bolus. What action is most important for the nurse to implement? a- Obtain the results for STAT serum cardiac biomarkers b- Asses for contraindications for thrombolytic therapy c- Measure ST-segment height and...

  A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first? A. Transport of the client to the seclusion room. B. Quietly approach the client with additional staff members. C. Take other clients in the area to the client lounge. D. Administer me...

HESI MENTAL HEALTH RN V1-V3 –NEW!! (I STUDIED THESE QUESTIONS AND SCORED A 1386)GUARANTEED PASS W/A+ ACTUAL SCREENSHOTS W/QUESTIONS & ANSWERS INCLUDED!!! A client on the mental health unit is becoming more agitated, shouting at the staff, and pacing in the hallway. When the PRN medication is offered, the client refuses the medication and defiantly sits on the floor in the middle of the unit hallway. What nursing intervention should the RN implement first? A. Transport of the client ...

ANCC IQ Domain • Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) • Domain 2: Advanced Practice Skills (49 questions with rationales) • Domain 3: Diagnosis and Treatment (52 questions with rationales) • Domain 4: Psychotherapy and Related Theories (30 questions with rationales) • Domain 5: Ethical and Legal Principles (72 questions with rationales) ANCC Domain 1: Scientific Foundation (40 questions with rationales) As a PMHNP, you are aware of antipsychotic medic...

NR 546 Midterm Exam 2023/2024 Questions AND Answers Update A+ What should the PMHNP consider when prescribing chemical restraints? - Answer-- allergy status -prior med hx for adverse drug reactions r/t the meds ordered in the chemical restraint -state regulations regarding chemical restrains must be reviewed Are the PMHNP and other staff liable if the client has an allergic reaction or adverse side effects to the drugs used for chemical restraint? - Answer-No. The client has been court-...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. Brainpower Read More ADPIER Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart p...

SAEM Quick Review Questions and Answers Rated A+ Management of Large Subungual Hematoma Drainage (18-Gauge) or Hot Micro-Cauterization Reason to Avoid Suction in Ear Foreign Body Removal Perforation of Tympanic Membrane Management of Skin Abscess Linear Incision for Non-Face vs. Needle Drainage for Face Catheter for Bartholin Cyst Word Grading of Laryngeal Opening Cormack-Lehane Preferred Induction Agent in Reactive Airway Disease for Dilation Effects Ketamine Induction Agent Avoided in Se...

When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ - wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. - Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER - Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium - Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels - > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity - severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusion, drowsiness, muscle weakness, heart palpitation, coarse hand tremors, unste...

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When many answers are remarkably similar, they are usually _____________ Correct Answer wrong Interprofessional collaboration is encouraged. Correct Answer Collaborate is usually right. Delegate is usually wrong. ADPIER Correct Answer Assessment, diagnosis, Plan, intervention, evaluate, refer out last. Lithium Correct Answer Normal 0.6-1.2 Lithium toxicity occurs at levels Correct Answer > 1.5 Signs of Lithium toxicity Correct Answer severe nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, confusi...