You are caring for several patients in an acutepsychiatric admission ward.
Mr. Canale was admitted for major depression and demonstratesmarked psychomotor retardation.
Ms. Phillips has bipolar disorder and this morning she is veryintrusive and loud.
Mr. Souza was admitted for a severe episode of generalizedanxiety disorder and suicidal ideations.
Ms. Tobin has a long history of anorexia nervosa: she deniessuicidal thoughts, but she has attempted suicide in the past.
Mr Buchman was admitted for major depression.
Prioritize the order in which the nurse should addressthe needs of these patients.
______ Mr. Canale has a bowel movement while sitting in thedayroom, but he will not get up and go to the shower.
______ Ms. Phillips is standing at the nurses’ station yellingat the unit secretary.
______ Mr. Souza appears secretive as he walks down the hall; heis carrying something large under his shirt.
______ Ms. Tobin is doing jumping jacks and jogging around theunit
______ Mr. Buchman is quiet and appears to be on the verge ofcrying.
Rationale:
