05 Dec MHClin Prairie St. John’s Day 2

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Prairie St. John’s Day 2

Prior to your clinical at Prairie St. John’s, please go to their website and research the following. The questions that do not relate specifically to Prairie St. John’s may be found with independent research.

https://prairie-stjohns.com/

1. The middle stage of dementia can present with negative behaviors. What are some helpful ways to deal with behavioral disturbances in those with dementia?

1. Polypharmacy can be common in people that have mental illnesses. What are risks of polypharmacy?

1. What are three types of therapeutic communication? Give an example of at least one nonverbal type of therapeutic communication.

1. Coping skills are crucial to learn for everyone, those with mental illness in particular. Briefly describe grounding techniques and cognitive reframing.

1. The Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders posits that there are five dimensions of mental and emotional health. Describe each briefly below: Axis I: Axis II:

Axis III:

Axis IV:

Axis V:

The post paperwork for Prairie St. John’s is as follows:

APA paper (include headers, page numbers) on your experience with the following criteria:

Find an evidence-based article on a patient’s issue that is of interest to you that you observe at the hospital (ex. Dialectical behavioral therapy, schizophrenia) and summarize it (should be 1 full page minimum). The topic you pick for this clinical should be different from the topic picked for day 1.

Reference page APA Citations

Cx3 Module Assignements ( Use APA Citations)

Module 08 Content

Top of Form

Purpose

To work in an interdisciplinary team, use critical thinking, and apply emergency nursing interventions within the scope of practice for the LPN.

Instructions

Read the following scenario and answer the questions. A fingerprint indicates a major clue. Make sure you cite all sources using APA format.

The Story:

You (the LPN) are working in an urgent care center on a team with an RN, Physician, and NP. You receive a client (54 year-old-male) who is complaining of acute lower back pain that began four hours ago. The client has no previous history of back pain and denies any recent injury. The client has a history of hypertension and Marfan Syndrome. You perform data collection, and the client’s vital signs are: 174/90, 112, 24, 98.0 PO. You note that the client’s skin is cool and clammy. The RN performs an assessment and notes a pulsatile mass in the client’s abdomen. His lungs are clear, and his pulse is regular. The physician orders two large bore IV’s to be inserted but no IV fluids and nitroglycerine to lower his blood pressure.

Answer the following questions:

Question # 1: What is the significance of the client’s history of Marfan Syndrome? (5-10 sentences)

Question # 2: What vital sign(s) should the LPN immediately report? Why? (5-10 sentences)

Question # 3: What is the significance o