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Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S podmedic@mac.com podmedic@mac.com (Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S) MedicCast Productions, LLC For Nurses, By Nurses with news, commentary, tips, interviews, and education. nurse,nursing,nurse student,education,medical,hospital,patient,news http://www.nursingshow.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/LaptopScrubsiTunes_copy.jpg http://www.nursingshow.com http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/old-generic-medications-more-effective-for-hypertension/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/old-generic-medications-more-effective-for-hypertension/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:37:28 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3960 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/old-generic-medications-more-effective-for-hypertension/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/defense-mechanisms-episode/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/defense-mechanisms-episode/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:24:25 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3943 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/03/defense-mechanisms-episode/feed/ 0 communication,defense mechanism,interview,jamie davis,nurse,nursing,podcast,podmedic,psych,psychological assessment,student Welcome to Episode 146 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. 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Defense mechanisms are thought to safeguard the mind against feelings and thoughts that are too difficult for the conscious mind to cope with. A common defense mechanism is denial. Patients tend to convince themselves that everything will be okay. This type of defense mechanism is displayed by patients who have just been diagnosed with a terminal illness, or loved of patients who are near death. Another is displacement. It is diverting one's emotions to something or someone less threatening to them instead of dealing with the original problem directly. An example of this is a person who had just been reprimanded at work by their boss throws everything they get their hands on when they get back to the office. There are more defense mechanisms displayed not only by psychological patients but also for people who are in a high level of anxiety. The key to dealing with this is to identify the defense mechanisms displayed by the patient through listening and understanding carefully what the patient tells the nurse during the interview process and using the appropriate therapeutic communication techniques. Defense Mechanisms (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_g2699/is_0004/ai_2699000436/) Identifying Defense Mechanisms Practice Test (http://fiupsychology.com/defensemechs.htm) Common Defense Mechanisms Hand out (http://www.scribd.com/doc/2257011/07Defense-Mechanismhandout) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter (http://www.nursingshow.com/blog) in your email inbox. Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean 29:49 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-stem-cell-research-shows-possibility-of-cardiac-cell-regrowth/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-stem-cell-research-shows-possibility-of-cardiac-cell-regrowth/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:14:50 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3951 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-stem-cell-research-shows-possibility-of-cardiac-cell-regrowth/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-tool-effective-for-a-fib-and-cardiac-disease-assessment/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-tool-effective-for-a-fib-and-cardiac-disease-assessment/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:14:28 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3949 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/09/02/new-tool-effective-for-a-fib-and-cardiac-disease-assessment/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/27/psychological-assessment/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/27/psychological-assessment/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:36:20 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3864 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/27/psychological-assessment/feed/ 1 BSN,communication,defense mechanisms,history taking,interview,jamie davis,mental status assessment,nurse,podcast,podmedic,psychiatric nursing,psychological evaluation Welcome to Episode 145 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. 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It explores the patient's personal history including the presenting problem, when it started, medical and psychological history, substance abuse, mental status evaluation, and more. In assessing behavioral or psychological patients, nurses should keep in mind the communication techniques for these types of patients watch out for defense mechanisms displayed by the person interviewed and be able to get through those barriers for a more effective assessment. To get the most out of the interview, nurses should start with open ended questions and proceed with leading questions focusing on the patient's feelings. Since the mental and emotional stability of the patient can not be ensured, it is best to conduct the assessment process in a safe environment such as the nurse will not be in a cornered area and the objects that can pose physical threat are not within the patient's reach. For more tips and interview techniques for psychological patients, nurses and nursing students can follow the links below. History and Mental Status Examination (http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/293402-overview) Defense Barriers to Communication (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0843/is_n5_v16/ai_9009902/?tag=content;col1) Psychological Assessment (http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0843/is_n5_v16/ai_9009902/?tag=content;col1) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter (http://www.nursingshow.com/blog) in your email inbox. NursingShow@gmail.com (mailto:nursingshow@gmail.com) Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (http://mediccast.com/blog) (for EMTs, Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean 35:50 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/26/tylenol-linked-to-trigger-asthma-attacks/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/26/tylenol-linked-to-trigger-asthma-attacks/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:32:46 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3931 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/26/tylenol-linked-to-trigger-asthma-attacks/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/under-reported-workplace-violence-call-for-better-documentation-strategies/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/under-reported-workplace-violence-call-for-better-documentation-strategies/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:27:29 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3928 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/under-reported-workplace-violence-call-for-better-documentation-strategies/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/magnet-hospitals-not-always-offer-employee-satisfaction/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/magnet-hospitals-not-always-offer-employee-satisfaction/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:26:42 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3924 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/25/magnet-hospitals-not-always-offer-employee-satisfaction/feed/ 0 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:25:09 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3860 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/20/acetaminophen-med-review/feed/ 2 acetaminophen,analgesic,antipyretic,assessment,drug information,jamie davis,lpn,medication review,nurse,nursing,over the counter,pain Welcome to Episode 144 of the Nursing Show The Nursing Show is a proud member of the ProMed Podcast Network. 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(http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=118932) New Guidance on Care Record Violence Markers (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197499.php) Working Conditions Less Better for Nurses in Magnet Hospitals (http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/197627.php) ----------------------------------- Tip of The Week- Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Medication Review Acetaminophen, more popularly known as Tylenol is one of the over the counter drugs that can be found in most American households. This medication is mainly used for minor pain and aches and for fever reduction. Since this is a common drug taken by most people, nurses should be aware of the basics of this drug to be able to provide the correct information to patients and avoid overdosing or under dosing on the drug. Knowing information like how it works, its interactions with other drugs, and contraindications is also necessary to avoid unwanted side effects that can arise. For more information on the medication Tylenol, nurses and nursing students can follow the links below. Medicine Net.com on Acetaminophen (Tylenol) (http://www.medicinenet.com/acetaminophen/article.htm) Nursing Show Episode on Acetaminophen Overdose (http://www.nursingshow.com/2008/07/11/acetaminophen-overdoses-and-episode-34/) ———————————– Don’t miss an episode! You can receive the Nursing Show Newsletter (http://www.nursingshow.com/blog) in your email inbox. NursingShow@gmail.com (mailto:nursingshow@gmail.com) Other Podcasts from Jamie Davis: * The MedicCast (http://mediccast.com/blog) (for EMTs, Paramedics, EMS field work) * MedicCast News (http://mediccastnews.com/) (Weekly short medical news program) * MedicCast Live (http://mediccastlive.com/) (Monthly live call-in show with a single EMS topic) ——————————– Song this week: Johanna Stahley (http://www.myspace.com/johannastahley) with "I’m Not Perfect" Jamie Davis, the Podmedic, RN, NREMT-P, B.A., A.A.S clean 39:53 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/ http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:32:21 +0000 rnproducer http://www.nursingshow.com/?p=3857 http://www.nursingshow.com/2010/08/13/home-monitoring-devices-prevent-hospitalizations/feed/ 0