Psychosis
This chronic mental disorder is characterized by disturbances in thought, perception, affect, and behavior, including hallucinations and delusion
What is schizophrenia?
This mood disorder is characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and impaired daily functioning.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This anxiety disorder involves an intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.
What is a phobia?
This hemodynamic change is commonly seen early in septic shock.
What is hypotension?
The nurse identifies this as the most accurate indicator of cerebral perfusion.
What is level of consciousness?
A lack of motivation, flat affect, and social withdrawal are examples of this symptom type.
What are negative symptoms?
This is a key symptom of depression involving loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed.
What is anhedonia?
This condition is characterized by sudden episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as palpitations and shortness of breath.
What is panic disorder?
The nurse should administer these medications as soon as possible after cultures are obtained.
A client with meningitis becomes increasingly drowsy and difficult to arouse. This may indicate this life-threatening complication.
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)
This is the most important nursing priority when a client is experiencing postpartum psychosis.
What is the safety of the mother and baby?
This is the most important nursing assessment in any client with depression due to safety risk
What is suicide risk?
During a panic attack, a client may feel as though they are having this life-threatening event.
What is a heart attack?
This laboratory value is commonly elevated and may indicate tissue hypoperfusion in sepsis.
What is lactate?
This complication of meningitis can occur due to increased intracranial pressure and irritation of the brain.
What are seizures?
A postpartum client with psychosis attempts to leave the unit with the baby, stating staff are “dangerous.” The nurse’s priority action is this.
What is ensuring immediate safety and separating mother and infant?
This is a key therapeutic communication technique when working with a depressed client.
What is active listening and open-ended questioning?
This therapeutic communication technique is most effective during a panic attack.
What is using short, simple, clear statements?
This diagnostic procedure is commonly used to confirm meningitis.
What is lumbar puncture?
Cerebrospinal fluid findings include elevated protein, decreased glucose, and elevated white blood cells.
What are findings consistent with bacterial meningitis?
This condition involves hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thinking triggered by medications, anesthesia, or substance effects after surgery.
What is Substance-Induced Psychotic Disorder?
A depressed client suddenly becomes calm and gives away personal belongings. This is a major warning sign of this risk.
What is imminent suicide risk?
This anxiety-related disorder is characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce distress.
What is OCD?
This sign is positive when neck flexion causes involuntary flexion of the hips and knees.
What is Brudzinski's sign?
This serious complication of bacterial meningitis can lead to widespread clotting and bleeding abnormalities.
What is DIC?