Which patient requires further screening as a potential abuse victim?

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Additional Psychosocial Integrity Questions

The 24-year-old otherwise healthy patient with bipolar disorder is found unconscious and brought to the emergency department. The patient is mildly febrile, significantly tachycardic, tachypneic, and hypotensive, with poor skin turgor and 5 second capillary refill. The patient’s EKG is notable for inverted T waves and sinus tachycardia. Which orders does the nurse anticipate for this patient? Select all that apply.  

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select All
  • Difficulty: 10

A 23-year-old woman presents to the emergency department (ED) after losing consciousness during class. Her vital signs are: blood pressure 95/68 mm Hg, heart rate 112 bpm, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. She weighs 78 pounds. She confides in the nurse saying, “I am so scared of being fat. It controls me. I have not eaten in three days.” Which disorder does the nurse suspect in this patient?

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select One
  • Difficulty: 6

The 25-year-old patient is brought by her mother to the emergency department due to being unable to move the eyes or look down other than bending over. Her medical history is notable for schizophrenia and non-compliance with medication. A week ago, she was hospitalized and decided to pursue injectable haloperidol as a treatment option with which she could be more compliant. This morning, she was upset to find she could not move her eyes. The nurse prepares which therapy?  

  • Question Type:   Multiple Choice - Select One
  • Difficulty: 10

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