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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 clie...

Clinical finding of anorexia nervosa - ANSWER- Amenorrhea- what to look for Clinical finding of bulimia - ANSWER- Tooth erosion, hand calluses, hypokalemia What causes parotid gland swelling - ANSWER- Increased serum amylase levels What lab value would you expect to see in a client with alcoholic cardiomyopathy - ANSWER- Increased CPK- enzyme released when tissue is damaged Common behavior associated with dependent personality disorder - ANSWER- Needing excessive external input from othe...

According to the textbook the "12 core functions" what is the best definition of a counselor - Answer-The counselor is a change agent Clients with schizophrenia have the following - Answer-Hallucinations Blunted or flat affect Delusions Loose associations The most common technique and alcohol and drug counselor can use when dealing with a depressed alcoholic is: - Answer-Ventilation of feelings Best way to define co-occurring illnesses - Answer-*A collection of diseases *A diagnosis t...

NSG 221 MILESTONE 2 BLUEPRINTSchizophrenia care - correct answer Assess the age of onset, poorer outcomes associated with earlier onset Assess for previous suicide attempt Elicit any history of violence or aggression Assess support systems Assess client perception of current situation Assess appearance-may be restless, agitated, pacing, catatonic, grimace, may exhibit movements and gestures mimicking someone they're observing (echopraxia), rambling speech, word salad, echolalia, slowed sp...

PRITE EXAM (2024/2025) - Questions and Answers (Complete Solutions) Amnesia preceded by epigastric sensation and fear are associated with electrical abnormality where? Temporal lobe Memory loss pattern in dissociative amnesia Memory loss occurs for a discrete period of time Amnesia characterized by loss of memory of events that occur after onset of etiologic condition or agent Anterograde What psychoactive drug produces amnesia? Alcohol Brain Lesions ... Visual problem in pituitary tumor compr...

ATI -RN Comprehensive Assessment 2023 C, Exam Questions & Answers-A nurse is caring for a client who has bipolar disorder and is experiencing acute mania. The nurse obtained a verbal prescription for restraints. Which of the following should the actions the nurse take? - Document the client's condition every 15 minutes A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan...

Test Bank Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology 5th EditionTable of Contents Chapter 1 Chemical neurotransmission ............................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Transporters, Receptors, And Enzymes As Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action 8 Chapter 3 Ion Channels as Targets Of Psychopharmacological Drug Action ..................................... 15 Chapter 4 Psychosis and schizophrenia ...........................................

MILESTONE 2 RETAKE 2023 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ 1. How do you care for a person with schizophrenia?: - reorient them to reality - ensure medication adherence - help the family recognize early s/s 2. What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?: - hallucinations - delusions - disorganized speech - disorganized thinking - disorganized behavior 3. What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?: - flat affect - social withdrawal - lack of motivation - lack o...

Uppers Downers All Arounders Ch 1-10 UPDATED!!! COMPLETE A+ GRADED. Uppers - ANS stimulants such as amphetamines that affect the CNS to excite the user Downers - ANS Depressants, such as barbiturate, that depress the central nervous system All Arounders - ANS Psychedelics (e.g., marijuana, LSD, and MDMA) alter sensory input and can cause illusions, delusions, and hallucinations, and can cause some stimulation Inhalants - ANS deliriants Psychoactive Drug - ANS any substance that dir...

NRNP 6675-15; NRNP 6675 Week 6 Midterm Exam 2024/25 100% solved -Graded A+ NRNP 6675 Midterm Exam (Latest-2024/2025, 100 Q & A) / NRNP 6675N Midterm Exam / NRNP6675 Midterm Exam / NRNP-6675N Midterm Exam: Walden University | 100% Verified Q & A | Which of the following are risk factors for neuroleptic malignant syndrome? Select all that apply Age Rapid dose escalation Parental route of administration Higher potency typical antipsychotics 2. Antipsychotic medications provide D2 blockade in the ...