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Title: A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as
Post by: new-york-er on Oct 21, 2015
A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as though I'm going to float away." Which intervention would be most appropriate at this point?
a.   Notify the health care provider of this change in the patient's behavior.
b.   Engage the patient in a physical activity such as exercise.
c.   Isolate the patient until the sensation has diminished.
d.   Administer a PRN dose of anti-anxiety medication.


Title: Re: A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I fee
Post by: espreso on Oct 25, 2015
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Title: Re: A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as
Post by: new-york-er on Oct 26, 2015
Great answer, thank you.


Title: Re: A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as
Post by: espreso on Oct 26, 2015
Of course, what's an answer without an explanation.

Good luck