ATI Psych

What are the goals of the field of human development? Describe behavior Explain behavior Predict behavior Intervene - use knowledge to promote welfare of individuals across the lifespan Examples: language acquisition and bullying prevention The field of human development is ever-evolving in its - Areas of focus - paying attentions to things we never have before (the study of certain things like bullying are recent) - Questions - Research methods - technology, statistical analysis - Ex...

A nurse is caring for a client who has severe manifestations of schizophrenia and is medicated PRN for agitation with haloperidol. the nurse should assess the client for which of the following adverse effects? A. Dysrhythmias B. Cataracts C. Pancreatitis D. Bleeding A. Dysrhythmias Rationale: Cardiac dysrhythmias are a risk for clients taking haloperidol and other conventional antipsychotic medications. The client should be monitored for changes in vital signs, tachycardia, and ECG cha...

A nurse is reading the medical record for a client who has schizophrenia which indicates that the client exhibits depersonalization. Which of the following statements by the client confirms that she is experiencing depersonalization? A. "I have broken off all my past relationships because my friends and family are trying to kill me" B. "I hear voices telling me that I have been bad" C. "My hands and feet are much smaller than they used to be" D. "Everything in this room has changed...