Ms. Alvarez has just been admitted to the nursing home where you work. You can tell that she is upset, and her family is worried. What communication strategies will you use to help Ms. Alvarez and her family members feel better about this situation?

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?

You are caring for a patient with an anxiety disorder on the psychiatric unit. the family is present with the patient. your instructor talked in the mental health course about cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions. a. what are cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions? b. give some examples of cognitive, affective, and behavioral psychiatric nursing interventions you could apply to the care of this family.

What is the appropriate procedure for using an ice water bath with a student who is having a serious heat reaction