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Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

Competency-Based Assessments

Psychiatric-Mental Health NursingCompetency-Based Assessments

Competency-Based Assessments

1 .
In a scenario where a client denies having a substance use issue but exhibits signs of withdrawal during hospitalization, create a plan for a nurse to approach the situation without compromising trust and therapeutic rapport.
2 .
As a nurse, you have a role in planning care for a client with substance use disorder. Talk about how a collaborative approach involving the client, health-care team, and community resources can contribute to successful outcomes.
3 .
A client with alcohol use disorder is resistant to pharmacological interventions. Outline alternative nonpharmacological approaches a nurse can incorporate into the client's care plan.
4 .

As a nurse, you are working with a client who is at risk for delirium tremens during alcohol withdrawal. Outline the nursing interventions you would take to prevent and manage delirium tremens.

5 .
A client is admitted with symptoms of stimulant intoxication. Do some research to determine how a nurse can differentiate between the effects of cocaine and amphetamine intoxication during the assessment.
6 .
You are examining a client who expresses difficulty maintaining abstinence from stimulants. Outline the strategies you would use to support relapse prevention and promote long-term recovery.
7 .
A client with chronic pain is prescribed opioids but shows signs of misuse. Develop a nursing care plan to address the client’s pain while minimizing the risk of opioid use disorder.
8 .
A client expresses fear and ambivalence about starting medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. Develop a nursing approach to address the client’s concerns and promote engagement in MAT.
9 .
You are a nursing student who is working with a client who has been admitted to the emergency room with symptoms of stimulant intoxication. How can you differentiate between the effects of cocaine and amphetamine intoxication during the assessment?
10 .
A client with a history of opioid addiction is prescribed pain medication for postoperative pain. Develop a nursing plan to address the client’s pain while minimizing the risk of relapse and misuse.
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