Alcoholism
Findings of alcohol withdrawal delirium
What are hypertension, changes in LOC, and hallucinations?
Behavior of an adolescent patient who may be suicidal
What is the patient gives away a DVD and a cherished picture of a performer?
Patient may have an adverse reaction to clozapine if this lab result is abnormal
What is the white blood cell count?
Primary goal for confused/disoriented patient with PTSD
What is making the patient feel safe?
Plan to meet depressed patient who is not eating's nutritional needs
What is providing small, frequent meals that include the patient's food preferences?
Medication that is prescribed to assist in maintenance of sobriety
What is Disulfiram?
Nurse can ensure patient safety for a patient who recently attempted suicide by
What is having a 1:1 sitter?
Donepezil hydrochloride is prescribed for
What is dementia?
Manifestation associated with dementia
What is confabulation?
Initial nursing action for a patient that calls and states they are anxious
What is to sit and talk with the patient about their feelings?
"I have a cocktail after work, wine with dinner, and no more than two drinks to sleep."
What is a statement that supports the existence of an alcohol tolerance problem?
Assessment question for a patient at high risk for suicide
What is do you have a plan to commit suicide?
Lithium carbonate precautions
What is checking with the psychiatrist before starting any over-the-counter medications?
Alzheimer's disease causes changes in what component of the nervous system
What are the neuronal dendrites?
Assessment finding in a patient hospitalized with anxiety
What is fist clenched, pounding table, and fearful?
6 hours since last drink would mean
What is that withdrawal symptoms could begin at any time?
Patient most at risk for suicide
What is the patient has an immediate plan for a suicide attempt?
Medication teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia
What is coffee, tea, and soda should be limited?
Action for a patient experiencing delirium
What is providing a well-lit room?
Priority intervention for a patient that is in a severe state of anxiety after a car wreck
What is to remain with the patient?
Thiamine supplementation helps decrease the risk of which complication
What is Wenicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
Soft suicide method
What is sat in a car in a garage & died from carbon monoxide poisoning?
Occurence unique to the abuse of hallucinogenic drugs
What are flashbacks?
Highest priority plan of care for a patient with late stage Alzheimer's
What is risk for injury?
Most serious risk with taking benzodiazepines
What is dependence?