Delusions of grandeur - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Behaviors correct answers-magical thinking occurs when a client believes his actions or thoughts can magically make things happen. -delusions of grandeur occur when a client attaches special significance to his self-stature and has a drastically exaggerated sense of self-importance. -ideas of reference, the client believes all events, situations, or interactions are directly related to him -associate looseness occurs when the client's verbal communication jumps from one unrelated topic...

A charge nurse is discussing mental status exams with a newly licensed nurse. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply) A) To assess cognitive ability, I should ask the client to count backward by sevens. B) To assess affect, I should observe the client's facial expression C) To assess language ability, I should instruct the client to write a sentence. D) To assess remote memory, I should have the client...

Real Life RN Mental Health 3.0 1. Schizophrenia Nurse Anne noticed that Ken is exhibiting an altered speech pattern. Which of the following respnses by Ken should Nurse Anne identify as an example of associative looseness? - ANSWER A. Altered speech pattern of communication in which the pt shifts from one idea to another. 2. Schizophrenia Murse Anne observes that Ken is becom...

MSW Licensing Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass Paradoxical - Answer- prescribing the symptom meta message - Answer- meaning the comes through between the lines; determined by relationship, context, timing & purpose ego dystonic - Answer- values, personality traits & behaviors of an individual that are considered inconsistent with self-perception delirium - Answer- a syndrome or cluster of symptoms; loss of cognitive functioning such as clear thinking, reasoning & orientation (of...

MSW Licensing Exam Prep Questions and Answers 100% Pass Paradoxical - Answer- prescribing the symptom meta message - Answer- meaning the comes through between the lines; determined by relationship, context, timing & purpose ego dystonic - Answer- values, personality traits & behaviors of an individual that are considered inconsistent with self-perception delirium - Answer- a syndrome or cluster of symptoms; loss of cognitive functioning such as clear thinking, reasoning & orientation (of...

The nurse assesses a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which assessment finding would the nurse regard as a negative symptom of schizophrenia? A. Auditory hallucinations B. Delusions of grandeur C. Poor personal hygiene D. Psychomotor agitation : C. Poor personal hygiene in DI if oral fluid intake cannot keep up with urinary losses, severe fluid volume deficit results as manifested as? : Hypotension Somogyi effect : early-morning hyperglycemia that occurs as a result of nighttim...

Psy 3604 Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass Hallmark feature of schizophrenia - Correct Answer ️️ -psychosis: loss of contact with reality Eugen Blueler - Correct Answer ️️ -named Schizophrenia, split mind epidemiology of schizophrenia - Correct Answer ️️ -1. prevalence: 0.7% 2. risk: older father, parent that works as dry cleaner, migrants 3. peak onset: 18-30. Males develop it earlier and more severe cases 4. female sex hormones may be protective Schizophrenia upda...

NURS 302 Module 4: Bipolar, Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorder - Practice Questions | Latest Update | 2024/2025 | Graded A+ A 68-year-old man is seen by a home care nurse. He has been taking chlorpromazine since 1969 for schizophrenia. Which of the following adverse effects are most commonly seen after use of chlorpromazine for long periods? A. lethargy B. amnesia C. tardive dyskinesia D. dystonia C. tardive dyskinesia A charge nurse is discussing manifestations of schizophren...

A nurse in a mental health clinic is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and reports that they stopped taking lithium 2 weeks ago. The nurse should recognize which of the following as an expected adverse effect that might have caused the client to spot taking the medication? 1. Sore throat 2. Photophobia 3. Hand tremors 4. Constipation Correct = 3. Hand Tremors - Fine hand tremors are an expected adverse effect of lithium and can interfere with performance of ADLs, causing the...

Exam 2: NUR 2459/ NUR2459 (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) | Mental and Behavioral Health Nursing Exam Review| Complete Guide with Questions and Verified Answers|100% Correct -Rasmussen Q: Psychotic disorder spectrum includes Answer: Schizoaffective: also have mood disorder symptoms schizophrenia: has symptoms always schizophreniform: only lasts 1-6 months (time) Q: Symptoms of schizophrenia Answer: Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, negative symptoms, grossly dis...