A "right" is defined as Correct Answer a valid, legally
recognized
claim or entitlement, encompassing both freedom
from government interference or discriminatory
treatment and an entitlement to a benefit or service
Accepting helps therapeutic communication because it Correct
Answer Conveys positive regard
Active listening Correct Answer Sit squarely facing the client
Observe an open posture
Lean toward the client
Establish eye contact
Active listening position Correct Answer S: Sit squarely facing
the client
O:Observe an open posture
L:Lean forward toward the client
E:Establish eye contact
R:Relax
Aggression characteristics Correct Answer acing,
restlessness,Tense face and body, Verbal or physical threats,
Threats of homicide or suicide,
Loud voice, shouting, use of obscenities, argumentative,
Increased agitation, overreaction to environmental stimuli, Panic
anxiety leading to misinterpretation of the
,environment, Disturbed thought processes, Suspiciousness and
defensive posturing, Destruction of property, Acts of physical
harm toward another person
Aggressive behavior Correct Answer Defend their own rights
by violating the basic rights of others
Feelings are expressed dishonestly and inappropriately
Agreeing or disagreeing Correct Answer implies that the nurse
has the right to pass judgment on whether client's ideas or
opinions are "right" or "wrong". (non therapeutic)
Anger can be identified by a cluster of characteristics. Correct
Answer Frowning, clenched fists, low pitched words forced
through clenched teeth, yelling and shouting, intense or no eye
contact, hypersensitivity or easily offended, defensive, passive
aggressive behavior, intense discomfort, angry facial expression,
flushed face
, Dysthymia (chronic low-grade depression)
Adjunctive drug for schizophrenia
Eating disorders
Personality disorders
Some antidepressants also used for
Migraine headaches
Chronic pain
Sleep disorders and;
Premenstrual syndrome
Antipsycholtic Drugs Correct Answer stopping abruptly can
cause acute psychosis
postural hypotension, avoid hot climates
report fever, malaise (potential for agranulosis)
Anxiolytic Drugs Correct Answer Best for intermittent or
short-term use for anxiety
Taper benzodiazepines to avoid rebound symptoms and
seizures( On the BEERs list for elderly)
Flumazenil for toxicity or overdose (antagonist) of
benzodiazepines
Do not combine with alcohol or other CNS depressants as can
cause respiratory depression and death
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