Asked by chance throndson on Jul 18, 2024
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A patient is very suspicious and states, "The FBI has me under surveillance." Which strategies should a nurse use when gathering initial assessment data about this patient? (Select all that apply.)
A) Tell the patient that medication will help this type of thinking.
B) Ask the patient, "Tell me about the problem as you see it."
C) Seek information about when the problem began.
D) Tell the patient, "Your ideas are not realistic."
E) Reassure the patient, "You are safe here."
Surveillance
The ongoing, systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of health data essential for planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health practice.
Assessment Data
The information gathered through observation, interviews, tests, and other methods to evaluate condition or performance.
Initial Assessment
A preliminary evaluation typically conducted by healthcare professionals to determine a patient's current health status and to guide further diagnostic testing or treatment.
- Pinpoint and sequence nursing measures for psychiatric patient care.
- Execute in-depth analyses of individuals with psychiatric conditions, inclusive of those who have difficulties in communication.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and sequence nursing measures for psychiatric patient care.
- Execute in-depth analyses of individuals with psychiatric conditions, inclusive of those who have difficulties in communication.
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