Psychiatric / mental health nursing · practice question
A 31-year-old client on an inpatient psychiatric unit is being evaluated for anxiety about hospitalization. Assessment data include the client has not slept in 3 days and speech is rapid and pressured. Which finding requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. The new finding that has not slept in 3 days and speech is rapid and pressured.
Why
Follow-up items test whether the nurse recognizes cues that are new, acute, or inconsistent with stability and need prompt nursing action.
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