A man with a 5-year history of multiple psychiatric admissions is brought to the emergency department by the police. He was found wandering the streets disheveled, shoeless, and confused. Based on his previous medical records and current behavior, he is diagnosed with chronic undifferentiated schizophrenia. The nurse should assign the highest priority to which nursing… Read More »
A client’s medication order reads, “Thioridazine (Mellaril) 200 mg P.O. q.i.d. and 100 mg P.O. p.r.n.” The nurse should: A. Administer the medication as prescribed. B. Question the physician about the order. C. Administer the order for 200 mg P.O. q.i.d. but not for 100 mg P.O. p.r.n. D. Administer the… Read More »
Jaime has a diagnosis of schizophrenia with negative symptoms. In planning care for the client, Nurse Brienne would anticipate a problem with: A. Auditory hallucinations B. Bizarre behaviors C. Ideas of reference D. Motivation for activities Correct Answer: D. Motivation for activities. In a client demonstrating negative… Read More »
The family of a schizophrenic client asks the nurse if there is a genetic cause of this disorder. To answer the family, which fact would the nurse cite? A. Conclusive evidence indicates a specific gene transmits the disorder. B. Incidence of this disorder is variable in all families. C. There is a… Read More »
Ramsay is diagnosed with schizophrenia paranoid type and is admitted to the psychiatric unit of Nurseslabs Medical Center. Which of the following nursing interventions would be most appropriate? A. Establishing a non-demanding relationship. B. Encouraging involvement in group activities. C. Spending more time with Ramsay. D. Waiting until Ramsay initiates interaction. … Read More »