In MRI, what is the significance of the b-value during diffusion imaging?
In DWI, what does a high signal intensity on the scan typica…
In DWI, what does a high signal intensity on the scan typically indicate?
List and state the purpose of the basic sequence workflow in…
List and state the purpose of the basic sequence workflow in cardiac MRI scanning
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is completing an admission…
A psychiatric-mental health nurse is completing an admission assessment of a young adult woman who has a history of depression, and who was brought to the hospital by her boyfriend. In response to the nurse’s question regarding suicidal ideation, the patient discloses that she is thinking about killing herself. Which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask next?
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 28-year-old fem…
An emergency department nurse is assessing a 28-year-old female patient with traumatic injuries. To assess whether the patient’s injuries have resulted from abuse, which question would be most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient?
A 28-year-old male patient has been prescribed clozapine (Cl…
A 28-year-old male patient has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for treatment of schizophrenia. Which statement should the nurse include in the education plan for this patient and family?
A nurse is presenting a discussion for a local community gro…
A nurse is presenting a discussion for a local community group about suicide. Which comment from an audience member indicates the need to clarify the information about the myths associated with suicide?
A hospitalized 32-year-old female patient who has been takin…
A hospitalized 32-year-old female patient who has been taking an antipsychotic medication for 2 weeks begins pacing and walking throughout the unit. The patient tells the nurse that she “cannot sit still.” The nurse documents this finding as which condition?
A 25-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency dep…
A 25-year-old female patient is brought to the emergency department by her brother, who reports that she became very agitated and “started hallucinating.” Further assessment reveals tachycardia, incoordination, vomiting, and diarrhea. The brother states that his sister is taking paroxetine (Paxil) for depression and he believes she may have taken too many. Which of the following would the nurse most likely suspect?
A newly diagnosed patient is prescribed a medication for a p…
A newly diagnosed patient is prescribed a medication for a psychiatric disorder. After 3 days, the patient reports being constipated. Which instruction should the nurse give the patient?