Asked by Wai Yip Cheng on Jun 20, 2024
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A patient with a high level of motor activity runs from chair to chair and cries, "They're coming! They're coming!" The patient is unable to follow instructions or respond to verbal interventions from staff. Which nursing diagnosis has the highest priority?
A) Risk for injury
B) Self-care deficit
C) Disturbed energy field
D) Disturbed thought processes
Disturbed Thought Processes
Alterations in thinking that manifest as errors in perception, memory, thought content, and stream of thought, often observed in conditions like schizophrenia.
Energy Field
A concept in alternative medicine that refers to a purported field surrounding living beings, believed to be a manifestation of energy related to their vitality.
Self-care Deficit
A condition in which an individual is unable to perform basic self-care activities due to physical or mental impairments.
- Pinpoint safety precautions and first-line interventions for individuals confronting severe anxiety or panic situations.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint safety precautions and first-line interventions for individuals confronting severe anxiety or panic situations.
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