During a Psychiatric Emergency, a Patient Is Given a Traditional

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a psychiatric emergency, a patient is given a traditional antipsychotic drug intramuscularly and placed in seclusion.Over the next 2 hours, which aspect of physical assessment is most important?

• A) Blood pressure, pulse, and respirations
• B) Urinary output
• C) Abnormal involuntary movements (AIMS scale)
• D) Temperature

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Definitions:

Installment Note

A debt instrument that requires regular payments, or installments, of principal and interest over a set period, until the debt is fully repaid.

Journal Entry

A record in accounting that shows a business transaction and its effect on the accounts, typically involving a debit and credit.

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, referring to the interest payments made on any form of debt for a specific period.

Notes Payable

Notes payable are written agreements where a borrower agrees to pay back a specified amount of money, plus interest, to a lender by a certain date.