Asked by Ginger Oxendine on May 31, 2024
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A patient's sibling says, "My brother has a mental illness, but the doctor ordered a functional magnetic resonance image (fMRI) test. That test is too expensive and will just increase the hospital bill." Select the nurse's best responses. (Select all that apply.)
A) "Sometimes there are physical causes for psychiatric symptoms. This test will help us understand whether that is the situation."
B) "Some mental illnesses are evident on fMRIs. This test will give information to help us plan the best care for your brother."
C) "This test will indicate whether your brother has been taking his psychotropic medications as prescribed."
D) "It sounds like you do not truly believe your brother had a mental illness."
E) "It would be better for you to discuss your concerns with the health care provider."
Functional Magnetic Resonance Image
A neuroimaging procedure that measures and maps the brain's activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow, used in the study of brain function.
Psychotropic Medications
Drugs that affect the brain and are used to treat mental health conditions, influencing mood, perception, or behavior.
Psychiatric Symptoms
Signs or manifestations typically associated with mental or psychiatric disorders, ranging from mood swings and delusions to anxiety and depression.
- Comprehend the significance and application of diagnostic procedures in relation to mental health disorders.
- Evaluate and understand symptoms to customize psychiatric nursing strategies.
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Harcharan SainiJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
A, B
Explanation :
The correct responses provide information to the sibling. Modern imaging techniques are important tools in assessing molecular changes in mental disease and marking the receptor sites of drug action, which can help in treatment planning. Psychiatric symptoms can be caused by anatomical or physiologic abnormalities. There is no evidence of denial in the sibling's comment. The nurse can answer this question rather than referring it to the physician/health care provider. An fMRI does not demonstrate adherence to the medication regime.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the significance and application of diagnostic procedures in relation to mental health disorders.
- Evaluate and understand symptoms to customize psychiatric nursing strategies.