× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
g
3
3
2
J
2
p
2
m
2
h
2
s
2
r
2
d
2
l
2
a
2
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Psychology Neuroscience and Mental Health
New Topic  
mcoar4 mcoar4
wrote...
Posts: 361
Rep: 0 0
6 years ago
A patient with OCD tells the nurse, Thinking these thoughts and doing all my rituals is beyond being silly.
 
  I have few friends and I know others laugh behind my back. I sometimes think I can control things, but I always find I can't. I don't know if I can continue to live this way. Which assessment question shows the nurse has an understanding of this patient's priority risk?
  a. Are you feeling hopeless?
  b. Do you think you are socially isolated?
  c. Have you been thinking about hurting yourself?
  d. Do the rituals affect how you feel about yourself?
Read 24 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
wrote...
#1
6 years ago
ANS: C
Patients with anxiety disorders should always be assessed for the presence of depression and suicidal ideation, the priority risk to safety. This patient has admitted feeling powerless to control the symptoms, in addition to wondering if she can continue to live the way she has been. There is ample reason for asking about suicidal ideation. The remaining options address hopelessness, social isolation, and low self-esteem. While appropriate nursing concerns, they don't have the priority self-harm has for this patient.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1112 People Browsing
 118 Signed Up Today
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Live Chat
Related Images
  
 3734
  
 2316
  
 628
Your Opinion
Which industry do you think artificial intelligence (AI) will impact the most?
Votes: 352
Previous poll results: Do you trust social media networks with protecting your privacy?