Crisis Management Case Study

Instructions

This case study consists of one hypothetical patient situation.

Select the Patient Information tab. Within this tab, you will be able to watch a video to gain more insight regarding the patient as well as view important patient details.

For this assignment, you will address a series of questions regarding the care of the patient. Your answers should include specific reference to relevant guidelines and other clinical information. The national guidelines should also be considered with treatment plans.

When you are done viewing the patient information, download the Case Study Assignment (Word) document from the assignment page in Moodle. Use this document to complete the assignment and then submit it to the assignment page.

Patient Information

Transcript for Crisis Management Case Study

Questions

1. What important information is missing from the case study?
2. Discuss normal developmental achievements and potential vulnerabilities.
3. What precipitating factors could be contributing to the current symptoms?
4. What is the differential diagnosis?
5. Describe the etiology of the primary diagnosis.
6. How would you manage this crisis situation?
7. What are the usual nonpharmacologic therapies that would help?
8. What are the psychopharmacological interventions that would help?
9. Identify safety risks and how they should be dealt with in the treatment plan.