The Psychiatric Nursing Process | Nursing Test Bank

1. Which of the following questions would be most helpful in beginning an initial assessment interview for a patient who has just been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient unit? A) Have you had any previous psychiatric admissions? B) What brings you into the hospital today? C) Have you had any thoughts about trying to harm yourself? D) How would you describe your relationship with your spouse? 2. A patient is being admitted to the psychiatric unit. While explaining his reason for seeking admission, he describes how his 32-year-old son recently died of a heart attack. Which response by the nurse would enhance the effectiveness of this interview? A) How is your wife handling your son’s death? B) Do you have any other living children that can help you cope with this loss? C) This must be a very difficult time for you. D) I know exactly how you’re feeling; my 23-year-old son ...

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