A Clinic Nurse Is Assessing a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 18

Multiple Choice

A clinic nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing crisis.The nurse needs to determine the client's immediate needs.Which is the priority action by the nurse?

• A) Scan for physical distress.
• B) Explore perceptions of the crisis.
• C) Develop a follow-up plan.
• D) Assess for immediate safety needs.

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Definitions:

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions, including the reward system, motivation, pleasure, and motor control.

Somatic Nervous System

A section of the peripheral nervous system that manages the conscious control of bodily movements through the use of skeletal muscles.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, extending from the brain, serving as the main pathway for information connecting the brain and peripheral nervous system.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.