CHAPTER 12 Mental Health^471
NURSING INTERVENTION
- Protect patient from injury.
- Monitor intravenous site for signs of infiltration.
- Perform neurological checks.
Quiz
- Alex is a 78-year-old married man with sudden onset of confusion and dis-
orientation. He is exhibiting combative behavior, which is upsetting to his
wife because it is so unlike his normal, easy-going nature. A psychiatric
consult has been called. He has no previous psychiatric history. You suspect
Alex has:
(a) delirium.
(b) psychosis.
(c) depression.
(d) panic disorder. - Appropriate treatment for Alex would include:
(a) selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
(b) monoamine oxidase inhibitors.
(c) atypical antipsychotic medication.
(d) identification and treatment of the underlying disorder. - Karen has been dieting and exercising daily. Her weight is well below the
recommended minimum for her height. Assessment for Karen would include
looking for:
(a) ecchymosis and extraocular movements.
(b) temporal wasting and irregular heart rhythm.
(c) peripheral edema and rales.
(d) periorbital edema and chorea.