2021-Clinical Reasoning Case Study-Depression Psychosis Case Study CP

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History of Present Problem: Jenna Taylor is an 18-year-old woman who is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after she admitted to her mother that she had taken a “handful” of dextro... amphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall) this morning. Mom noted that there are 20 tablets missing. Jenna admits that she has been hearing voices telling her that she is worthless and would be better off dead. She denies visual hallucinations. As the primary nurse explores these comments further, Jenna states, “The devil is in the place! I can feel it! The voices are telling me that I am going to hell forever.” Jenna appears fearful, anxious and does not maintain eye contact. When she briefly glances and looks your way, she appears to be looking through you. Personal/Social History: She was hospitalized three weeks ago for depression and suicidal ideation and was discharged ten days ago. Jenna lives with her mother. Her parents were divorced 12 years ago. She graduated from high school, has few close friends, and has no current plans for her future. [Show More]

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