Your patient in the ER waiting room is inebriated. He becomes increasingly loud and abusive while waiting to be seen. What would be the best intervention for the nurse?

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Question 1 of 5

Your patient in the ER waiting room is inebriated. He becomes increasingly loud and abusive while waiting to be seen. What would be the best intervention for the nurse?

A. Tell him he has to wait his turn, as others were here first. B. Inform him he will be asked to leave if this behavior continues. C. Offer to take him to an exam room to wait for the doctor. D. Do nothing, as he is still in the waiting room.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

With the use of physical restraints all are true except?

A. there must be temporary relief of one of the four point restraints every hour to minimize neurovascular compromise B. vital sign should be taken every fifteen minutes C. the pt should be supervised at all times D. the doctor must document the requirement for restrains

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

With regards to schizophrenia which is false?

A. it affects 1\% of the population B. it usually has a gradual onset over months C. there is up to a 25\% incidence of secondary depression D. the diagnosis of schizophrenia can only be made after the illness has been going for 6 weeks

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Which is not true of major depression?

A. it affects 10\% of the population B. it is more common in men C. the symptoms must be present for at least two weeks to make the diagnosis D. it is more common if an individual has a family history of depression

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

According to the 'Sad Persons' Scale used to assess suicide risk, which of the following features scores 2 points?

A. loss of rational thinking B. excessive drug use C. single, separated or divorced D. male gender

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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