Psychiatric / mental health nursing · practice question
A 16-year-old adolescent on an adolescent psychiatric unit is being evaluated for anxiety about hospitalization. The nurse reviews this trend: sleep decreased to 2 hours per night with pressured speech and impulsive behavior. Which interpretation and action are most appropriate?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. Interpret the trend in context, compare it with baseline or benchmarks, and take the safest indicated action.
Why
Trend questions require comparison with baseline, symptoms, risk, and benchmarks. Safe nursing action begins before a preventable event becomes critical.
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