NRNP 6550: Advanced Care of Adults in Acute Settings II

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1. Primary Dx: Schizophrenia (Rationale: Symptoms of schizophrenia include auditory hallucinations, fear with no apparent precipitant, physical restlessness, incoherent responses to questions, racin... g thoughts, history of not sleeping, extreme impatience, and anger or aggression (Barkley & Myers, 2020).) 2. Admit to inpatient psychiatric unit. (Rationale: Inpatient psychiatric programs, based on social learning principles, offer incentives for patients to engage in functional behaviors that increase daily living skills and independence (Coelho, Palha, Gonçalves, & Pachana, 2008).) 3. Isolation/Precautions: No Isolation [Show More]

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