A Patient Diagnosed with Depersonalization Disorder Tells the Nurse, "It's

question 13

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with depersonalization disorder tells the nurse, "It's starting again. I feel as though I'm going to float away." Which intervention would be most appropriate at this point?

• A) Notify the health care provider of this change in the patient's behavior.
• B) Engage the patient in a physical activity such as exercise.
• C) Isolate the patient until the sensation has diminished.
• D) Administer a prn dose of antianxiety medication.

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Definitions:

Applied Voltage

The voltage that is externally applied to an electrical component or circuit, influencing its operation or behavior.

Total Resistance

The sum of all resistances in an electrical circuit, influencing the overall current flow.

Ohm's Law

A fundamental principle stating that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points, given the resistance remains constant.

Earth Ground

A ground established by driving a metal rod into the earth.