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PSYCH: Mood disorders
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Nursing
Not Applicable
08/13/2009

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Term
Identify the physiologic changes that commonly occur with depression
Definition
Wt change (loss or gain) constipation, fatigue, lack of sexual interest, somatic complaints, and sleep disturbances
Term
A client who has been withdrawn and tearful comes to breakfast one morning smiling and interacting with her peers. Prior to breakfast she gave her roommate her favorite necklace. What actions should the nurse take and why?
Definition
Assess for suicidal ideation, plan and means of carrying out plan. Place on precautions as indicated. a sudden change in mood and giving away possessions are two possible signs that a suicide plan has been developed
Term
Name the components of suicide assessment
Definition
Existence of a plan, existence of a method, availability of method chosen, lethalithy of method chosen, identified support system, and history of previous attempts
Term
a client on your unit refuses to go to group therapy/ What is the most appripriate nursing intervention?
Definition
Accompany client to group Do not give client option, client needs to be mobilized
Term
A client is standing on a table loudly singing "The Star Spangled Banner" and is encircled by sheets. which have been set afire. In order of priority describe appropriate nursing actions.
Definition
Remove client and other persons in the vicinity to a safe area and activate hospital fire plan. when area is safe place client in a quiet environment with low stimulation and medicate as indicated
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