Nursing /Discussion: Mental, Skin And HEENT

1. Read and choose one (1) scenario below to respond to.

1. Then, comment on one (1) classmate’s posting that you did NOT choose. In other words, if you chose Scenario #1, then comment on one classmate’s posting for Scenario #2. Be sure to say something substantial.
   • Did you learn something new?
   • Do you agree? Why or why not?
   • How would you modify this information?

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Scenario #1 – Mental State:

Stacey Brown, an 18-year-old Hispanic female, comes to the Emergency Room with complaints of feeling sad. She states “I don’t want to live anymore”. She states that her boyfriend broke up with her 2 months ago and has a new a girlfriend.  She lives at home with her mother and her mother’s boyfriend.

• Based on her presenting signs, what other questions would you elicit?
• How would you demonstrate knowledge of cultural sensitivity/humility in approach to this patient?
• What would you assess?
• What could be the problem?

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