During conversation, the nurse observes that the patient is talking continuously and excitedly, and is switching rapidly from one topic to another with seemingly no relationship between topics. This behavior is often associated with which disorder?
a. Depression
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
c. Schizophrenia
d. Bipolar disorder
ANS: C
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A child is being prepared for surgery. The parents request to be present during anesthesia induction. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Telling the parents the names of all the medications that will be administered 2. Explaining what the parents will see and hear during induction 3. Telling the parents they will be upset to see the child under anesthesia 4. Ignoring the request and focusing on the child