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Li Na Chen Part 1 vSim (Pre-Sim Quiz) Already Passed

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Li Na Chen Part 1 vSim (Pre-Sim Quiz) Already Passed The patient is being admitted to an inpatient psychiatric unit after an overdose in a suicide attempt. The patient is now medically stable. Whic ... h intervention should the RN recognize as the priority action? ✔✔Place the patient on safety precautions During a report from the ED, the RN is told the patient is of Asian descent. What will the RN recognize while caring for this patient? ✔✔Patients of Asian descent may not need as high a dose of medications as others Which statement about light therapy is true? ✔✔It can be effective for mild-to-moderate seasonal depressive episodes Which symptoms are consistent with the diagnosis of major depressive disorder? (Select all that apply.) ✔✔Disruption in apetite Depressed mood Disruption in sleep Feelings of worthlessness A care plan states that a patient should attend groups on the unit, but the patient states, "I do not want to go; just let me sleep." What is the best response by the nurse? ✔✔"I know you feel like staying in bed, but it is time for group. I will walk with you." When patients are admitted to a locked psychiatric unit, which action should be the nurse's priority intervention? ✔✔Ensure the patients and their belongings have been searched The patient is prescribed paroxetine 25mg by mouth daily and asks, "Why is my mouth so dry? Water does not help." What is the nurse's best response? ✔✔A side effect of paroxetine is dry mouth and throat. Have you tried sugar-free candies? What is the highest priority when educating the patient who is taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors? ✔✔Avoidance of food containing tyramine [Show More]

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