Suicidal Veteran
Houston VA68-year-old male navy veteran admitted to your unit from the ER for intentional overdose and hypotension. His son found him at home unconscious. The son said that there were empty pill bottles at home, which were the patient's heart/blood pressure medications. However, the patient reports taking only a few pills....
68-year-old male navy veteran admitted to your unit from the ER for intentional overdose and hypotension. His son found him at home unconscious. The son...
Non-Fatal Suicide Attempt in an Adult
Southeastern Illinois CollegeA 20 year-old female is admitted to a psych unit from the ED with a diagnosis of suicide attempt and depression. She is accompanied by her mother. Initially, the participant should perform a mental health assessment for a client in a short-term mental health setting, exhibit professional caring attitude, and...
A 20 year-old female is admitted to a psych unit from the ED with a diagnosis of suicide attempt and depression. She is accompanied by...
Suicidal Risk Assessment
Mount Saint Mary's UniversityIn this scenario, the learner must treat a 38-year-old female with a historyof bipolar disorder who is admitted overnight in the behavioral unit of the hospital due to suicidal ideation. The patient exhibits rapid and pressured speech, fear, and despair in their voice. The learner should use open ended questions...
Suicidal Risk Assessment
In this scenario, the learner must treat a 38-year-old female with a historyof bipolar disorder who is admitted overnight in the behavioral unit of the...
Brief Psychotic Disorders
Indiana University School of NursingSam is a 45-year-old caucasian female who was brought to the ER by her brother. Her brother reported that Sam was acting strange over the past couple of weeks; in particular, he noticed poor hygiene, bizarre behaviors, and interrupted sleep patterns. He also believes she has auditory and visual hallucinations....
Brief Psychotic Disorders
Sam is a 45-year-old caucasian female who was brought to the ER by her brother. Her brother reported that Sam was acting strange over the...