Recognize the Disorder
A patient who has lost interest in activities they once enjoyed, sleeps 12 hours a day, reports feeling hopeless, and has a poor appetite.
What is depression?
This therapeutic communication technique encourages a patient to elaborate on their thoughts by saying, "Tell me more about why you feel that way."
What is an open-ended question?
This nursing intervention should be prioritized for a patient with depression who has neglected personal hygiene for several days.
What is assisting with activities of daily living while promoting independence?
A patient newly prescribed sertraline reports mild nausea after taking the medication for the first time.
What is monitor?
This Pixar movie uses the characters Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust to teach emotional awareness.
What is Inside Out?
A patient is pacing the room, constantly scanning the environment, startles easily, and refuses to sit with their back to the door.
What is PTSD?
This communication technique demonstrates empathy by acknowledging the patient's feelings, such as saying, "It sounds like you've been through a lot."
What is reflection (or acknowledging feelings)?
This patient should be assessed first because they demonstrate an acute change in mental status.
Who is the patient with new confusion?
A patient with depression suddenly appears cheerful after several days of hopelessness and begins giving away prized possessions.
What is elevate (notify the RN immediately)?
This Olympic gymnast helped reduce mental health stigma by stepping away from competition to prioritize her mental well-being.
Who is Simone Biles?
A patient has rapid speech, has not slept for two days, is making unrealistic business plans, and becomes angry when interrupted.
What is Mania/Bipolar Disorder?
This type of question is considered nontherapeutic because it often makes patients feel defensive or judged.
What is asking "Why?" questions?
This intervention is the priority when caring for a patient experiencing mania who is becoming increasingly loud and disruptive.
What is decreasing environmental stimulation and setting clear, consistent limits?
A patient with bipolar disorder slept only three hours but remains cooperative, medication compliant, and participates appropriately in activities.
What is monitor?
This Apple TV+ comedy-drama follows an optimistic soccer coach who experiences panic attacks while encouraging others to seek help and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health.
What is Ted Lasso?
A patient has been experiencing excessive worry for several months, has difficulty concentrating, feels restless, has muscle tension, and reports difficulty sleeping. The patient states, "I can't stop worrying, even when there's nothing specific wrong."
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
When a patient asks, "Am I going crazy?" this therapeutic technique focuses on exploring the patient's feelings rather than giving false reassurance.
What is an encouraging expression of feelings?
This is the nurse's priority action when a patient with schizophrenia refuses medication because they believe it has been poisoned.
What is using therapeutic communication to explore the patient's concerns without arguing about the delusion?
A patient with schizophrenia begins yelling that voices are telling them to hurt the nurse.
What is elevate?
This Marvel character develops PTSD following the events of The Avengers, experiencing panic attacks, hypervigilance, and insomnia.
Who is Tony Stark (Iron Man)?
A patient reports avoiding social gatherings because they fear being judged or embarrassed. They state, "I'm afraid everyone will think I sound stupid if I speak up." The patient experiences intense anxiety before presentations and often calls in sick to avoid public situations.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder
Before notifying the provider after a patient says, "I don't see the point anymore," this assessment should be completed first.
What is assessing for suicidal ideation?
This common barrier often prevents college students from seeking treatment because they believe they should be able to manage their mental health on their own.
What is mental health stigma (or fear of seeking help)?
A patient taking lithium develops severe diarrhea, vomiting, muscle weakness, and difficulty walking.
What is elevate?
This television personality (America's Got Talent) has been open about his his extreme fear of germs, compulsive cleaning, and repetitive behaviors.
Who is Howey Mandel?