MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Scenario Mrs. Cross, 65, is a patient in an acute care hospital with a diagn. Question
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MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Scenario Mrs. Cross, 65, is a patient in an acute care hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The nurse tells you Mrs. Cross has a history of schizophrenia. You are assigned to provide A.M care for Mrs. Cross. •How would you approach Mrs. Cross when you enter her room? •How would your knowledge about her mental health problem affect your initial contact with her? •What would you do if Mrs. Cross told you that she saw her elephant in the room? •What would you say to her? •How would you react if Mrs. Cross told you that she owned Disney World and went there free any time she wanted? •How would you respond? •How would you provide good oral hygiene if Mrs. Cross refused to cooperate because she was sure the staff was trying to poison her? •What could you try that might be helpful? •What would you do if Mrs. Cross curled up in a tight ball and refused to talk or cooperate during AM care? •What could you do to maintain her hygiene? •How would you feel about caring for a person with abnormal behavior? •Why? •Describe what community resources are available to support persons with mental health challenges.
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MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS Scenario Mrs. Cross, 65, is a patient in an acute care hospital with a diagn
