The nurse is assessing the patient with schizophrenia. Which should the nurse recognize as negative symptoms associated with the disorder? (Select all that apply.)
1. The patient is withdrawn.
2. The patient has a blunted affect.
3. The patient reports auditory hallucinations.
4. The patient reports lack of motivation.
5. The patient introduces himself as Pope Francis.
1. The patient is withdrawn.
2. The patient has a blunted affect.
4. The patient reports lack of motivation.
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A patient with a lack of oxygen to his heart will have pain in his chest and possibly in the shoulder, arms, or jaw. The nurse knows that the best explanation why this occurs is which one of these statements?
a. A problem exists with the sensory cortex and its ability to discriminate the location. b. The lack of oxygen in his heart has resulted in decreased amount of oxygen to the areas experiencing the pain. c. The sensory cortex does not have the ability to localize pain in the heart; consequently, the pain is felt elsewhere. d. A lesion has developed in the dorsal root, which is preventing the sensation from being transmitted normally.
A large portion of the nurse's efforts is dedicated to health supervision for children who use the facility as their primary medical contact. At which of the following facilities does the nurse work?
A) An urgent care center B) A pediatric practice C) A mobile outreach immunization program D) A dermatology practice
When giving a tepid bed bath to an African American who has high fever, the nurse notices brown discoloration on the washcloth. What should the nurse's reaction be in this case?
A) Assume that it is due to high fever. B) Educate the client about personal hygiene. C) Consider it to be normal in the client. D) Bathe the client again, assuming it is dirt.
What recommendation should a nurse make to the family of a patient diagnosed with ataxia when preparing discharge to home?
a. Remove all scatter rugs from the home. b. Rearrange the bedroom furniture. c. Arrange for someone to stay with the pa-tient 24 hours a day. d. Purchase oversized shoes so that they are easy to get on.