Symptoms
The existence of suspicious beliefs.
What is paranoia?
These precautions are important for an individual expressing suicidal ideation.
What are suicide precautions?
Class of regularly scheduled medications for anxiety.
What are anxiolytics?
Use this hierarchy to determine unmet needs of clients.
What is Maslow's hierarchy of needs?
Room assignment on the unit where a client who has a high fall risk would be safest.
What is nearest the nurses' station?
Lack of interest in performing roles or hobbies the client previously enjoyed.
What is anehdonia?
The communication technique nurses use when a patient is sharing information.
What is active listening?
These medications contain a black box warning about increased risk for suicide.
What are antidepressants?
Term describing a client who suffers from mental illness and substance use disorder.
What is dual diagnosis?
The word used for multiple prescriptions, which increases the risks for side effects.
What is polypharmacy?
Extremes of energy, hyperverbal, poor sleep, grandiosity, and reckless behavior.
What is mania?
Offer these to clients who are anxious or aggressive?
What are PRN medications?
Medications commonly prescribed to treat paranoia, delusions, illogical thoughts, and positive and negative behavior patterns.
What are antipsychotics?
Keep this medication on hand for potential opioid overdose.
What is naloxone (Narcan)?
Describes unstable emotions that can lead to at-risk behaviors.
What is mood lability?
Beliefs that are false which the client fully believes are true.
Encourage clients to attend these sessions to enhance outcomes.
What is group therapy?
Given to counteract EPS.
What is benztropine?
This describes bizarre body positions, stupor, or immobility.
What is catatonia?
Ask the client with hallucinations this question.
What is "Are you receiving messages to hurt yourself or others?"
Fear of the environment outside the home.
What is agoraphobia?
Implemented when alternatives fail to ensure the safety of clients or staff.
What is physical restraint?
Generally considered safe to give during pregnancy for episodes of anxiety.
What are antihistamines?
These must be collected regularly to prevent side effects from toxicity.
What are serum drug levels?
Amount of time a client should be monitored for life-threatening symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol.
What is 3-5 days?