Assignment task:
An assessment is being completed on a 28 ?year old married cis-gender male who is complaining of difficulty sleeping, is angry all the time, does not want to be with his wife anymore, and has gotten into trouble at work because he "popped" positive for cocaine. He states that he has been treated for high blood pressure by his primary care doctor. The Nurse Practitioner notices a smell of alcohol on his breath. Which of the following is most important in evaluating this patient at this time?
An assessment is being completed on a 28 ?year old married cis-gender male who is complaining of difficulty sleeping, is angry all the time, does not want to be with his wife anymore, and has gotten into trouble at work because he "popped" positive for cocaine. He states that he has been treated for high blood pressure by his primary care doctor. The Nurse Practitioner notices a smell of alcohol on his breath. Which of the following is most important in evaluating this patient at this time?
- A mini mental status examination and serum chemistries
- Current medications, a suicide assessment, and alcohol and drug screening
- Family history and a thorough physical examination
- Mental health history and thyroid function tests