You are caring for a patient diagnosed with catatonic-type schizophrenia. This is rare, and the patient will be an in-house admission for at least a week to get medications and treatment assessed
You note on rounds that the patient is on the bed in fetal position. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate?
A) Observe periodically and touch gently on shoulder.
B) Observe periodically and do not touch the patient.
C) Intensely communicate with the patient by asking direct and open-ended questions.
D) Sit quietly with patient and ask occasional open-ended questions.
D
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Perianal abscesses, fissures, or pilonidal cysts will cause the patient to experience:
a. bulging and wrinkling. b. constipation and pallor. c. diarrhea and redness. d. tenderness and inflammation.
Which toy would you expect to provide the best therapeutic play for a child who has to receive daily medicine injections?
A) An anatomically correct puppet B) A doll with a cast in place C) A syringe to practice injections D) A stuffed bear with Band-Aids
A nurse is discussing the process of hematopoiesis with a new nurse. It is important for the new nurse to understand that:
1. Red blood cells live for less than five days. 2. Red blood cells are produced with erythropoietin and iron. 3. Red blood cells develop in the long bones. 4. Hemolysis of red blood cells occurs in the kidneys.
When caring for a terminally ill patient, you should
A) provide a special diet high in fiber. B) continue to provide a high standard of care. C) use a hushed voice or not speak to the patient. D) keep the lights dim all of the time.