The nurse learns at report that a newly admitted manic patient is demonstrating grandiosity. Which statement would be most consistent with this symptom?
a. “I can’t do anything anymore.”
b. “I’m the world’s most astute
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The nurse learns at report that a newly admitted manic patient is demonstrating grandiosity. Which statement would be most consistent with this symptom?
a. “I can’t do anything anymore.”
b. “I’m the world’s most astute financier.”
c. “I can understand why my wife is upset that I overspend.”
d. “I can’t understand where all the money in our family goes.”
The nurse will base a discussion of dysthymia on the fact that the condition:
a. Typically has an acute onset
b. Involves delusional thinking
c. Is chronic low-level depression
d. Does not include suicidal ideation
What is the priority nursing diagnosis for a patient exhibiting signs of acute mania that include exaggerated physical activity, agitation, insomnia, and anorexia?
a. Risk for injury
b. Chronic low self-esteem
c. Noncompliance
d. Insomnia
A patient has been admitted with a diagnosis of atypical depression. In planning interventions, the nurse would expect to consider the characteristic symptom of:
a. Seasonal episodes
b. Leaden paralysis
c. Psychomotor agitation
d. Increased depression in the morning
. An inappropriately dressed patient has not slept for 3 days while making excessive, expensive long-distance phone calls. When the patient can be heard singing loudly in the examining room, the nurse makes initial plans to focus on:
a. Assessing needs for food, liquids, and rest
b. Setting strict limits on dress and behavior
c. Conducting an in-depth suicide assessment
d. Obtaining a complete psychosocial assessment
Which statement by the patient would indicate the need for additional education regarding the prescribed lithium treatment regimen?
a. “I will restrict my daily salt intake.”
b. “I will take my medications with food.”
c. “I will have my blood drawn on schedule.”
d. “I will drink 8 to 12 glasses of liquids daily.”
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