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Test Bank for Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Communication Approach to Evidence-Based Care, 4e 4th Edition
Chapter 19 Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient undergoing alcohol rehabilitation decides to accept disulfiram therapy to avoid impulsively responding to drinking cues. Which information should be included in the discharge teaching for this patient?
Correct Answer: B,E
Rationale: Disulfiram reacts with alcohol, so patients must avoid hidden alcohol sources like liquid medications and alcohol-laden fumes.
Question 2 of 5
A patient with a history of daily alcohol use says, 'Drinking helps me cope with being a single parent.' Which response by the nurse would help the individual conceptualize the drinking more objectively?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This response helps the patient see alcohol as a cause of problems, not a solution, and encourages receptivity to change.
Question 3 of 5
Which is an important nursing intervention when giving care to a patient withdrawing from a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Rebound depression is common in CNS stimulant withdrawal, requiring monitoring for suicide risk.
Question 4 of 5
In the emergency department, a patient's vital signs are: blood pressure (BP), 66/40 mm Hg; pulse (P), 140 beats/min (bpm); and respirations (R), 8 breaths per minute and shallow. The patient overdosed on illegally obtained hydromorphone. What is the priority outcome for this patient?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Stabilizing vital signs is the priority for an opiate overdose.
Question 5 of 5
A patient comes to an outpatient appointment obviously intoxicated. The nurse should implement what intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Therapy cannot be conducted with an intoxicated patient; rescheduling is appropriate.