Case Study Chapter 94 Psychiatric Nursing Jesus Martinez Is A 46 Year Old Hispanic Male On Your Unit He Was Admitted 1 (172.99 KiB) Viewed 43 times
Case Study Chapter 94 Psychiatric Nursing Jesus Martinez Is A 46 Year Old Hispanic Male On Your Unit He Was Admitted 2 (153.26 KiB) Viewed 43 times
Case Study, Chapter 94, Psychiatric Nursing Jesus Martinez is a 46-year-old Hispanic male on your unit. He was admitted 2 days ago for exacerbation of his schizophrenia, and is positive for command auditory hallucinations. He has been paranoid and feels that the government is looking for him. His psychiatrist started him on clozapine on admission. The mental health worker assigned to this client has alerted you that the client's temperature is 101'F, an increase in a vital sign,andhe is diaphoretic. Additionally, he reports that the client is not very alert;" his muscles are rigid with some dyskinesia and drooling. (Learning Objectives 10, 15) 1. What do you feel is happening to your client and why? 2. Describe what nursing actions you would need to take in this case and why? 3. Is this client in a crisis situation?Why or why not?
Case Study, Chapter 95, Substance Use Disorders Tommy Jones is an 8-year-old boy referred to the student health center where you are working, This is the 4th time this week you have seen him and the 8h time this month. His teachers report that he has been inattentive in class and provoking his peers. When you talk with Tommy and ask him if he took his medications methylphenidate(Ritalin) today, he replied, no that hismommy "crushes it and puts it up her nose” she says, “it's the only way to get through the day." (Learning Objectives 1,5, 15, 17) 1 1. What additional questions do you want to ask Tommy and why? 2. What do you think the main issue is in this event and why? 3. Describe what nursing actions you would need to take in this case and why?
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