Nursing Students Student Assist
Published Apr 9, 2018
Aeham
1 Post
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia symptoms hearing voices (auditory hallucinations).
As a nurse what would be the highest nursing priorities to asses the patient? And
The rationales for that interventions?
Appreciate any help!
TIA
meanmaryjean, DNP, RN
7,899 Posts
This appears to be a homework assignment. Tell us what YOU think and we can offer opinions- but we will not do your homework for you.
elkpark
14,633 Posts
In addition to what meanmary said, the priority diagnoses and interventions would depend on the results of a full nursing assessment. What other kinds of issues are going on with this person besides a hx of schizophrenia and (presumably active) auditory hallucinations? (E.g., if someone is bleeding out or can't breathe, the hallucinations are going to be a lower priority.) Too often, acute medical issues get overlooked in people with a hx of chronic psychiatric illness because providers are overly focused on the psychiatric illness.
nursej22, MSN, RN
4,294 Posts
On the other hand, if the auditory hallucinations are directing the patient to self harm, then this could take high priority.
Again, nursing diagnosis is driven by the nursing assessment.
Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 20,908 Posts
Welcome to AN! The largest online nursing community!
We are happy to help but we ask ALL of our students t post what they think first. This gives us a direction on how to best help you. What semester are you? Have you completed care plans before? Care plans is the recipe on how to care for a patient and are based on the assessment of the patient.
Tell us about your patient.