The nurse tells the schizophrenic patient "it's time to go to bed." The patient responds with "it's time for bed, it's time for bed, it's time for bed." The patient's response is an example of ____________________
ANS:
echolalia
This is a symptom seen in schizophrenia where the patient repeats words over and over.
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A. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin) B. Clindamycin (Cleocin) C. Erythromycin (Erythrocin) D. Penicillin G (Pfizerpen) E. Tetracycline (Sumycin)
A patient comes to the clinic to receive a Botox injection in her forehead. The patient has adult acne across her forehead. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Hold the injection and consult the health care provider. B) Cleanse the area well with an antibacterial soap. C) Apply a topical antibiotic after administering the Botox. D) Provide patient information about post-Botox injection care.
A patient who had a broken neck in an automobile accident and was paralyzed, but eventually went back to college, obtained a law degree, and became a practicing lawyer could be said to be demonstrating
a. adaptation. b. caring. c. self-care. d. homeostasis.
It has been found that increasing a client's nutrition knowledge and skills may improve their food choices. Part of this increase in knowledge and skills is controlling calorie intake
What is a recommended strategy to help control calorie intake? A) Switch from butter to margarine. B) Eat casseroles instead of plain foods. C) Estimate portion sizes of all foods. D) Eat fruit in place of vegetables.