A client with a psychiatric history is attempting to communicate with the nurse using made-up words. Which condition is the client most likely exhibiting?
A. Symptom of depression
B. Positive symptom of schizophrenia
C. Negative symptom of schizophrenia
D. Symptom of bipolar disorder
Answer: B
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A busy patient with many responsibilities is to have a medication ordered to treat her hypertension. To increase compliance with drug therapy, what drug would be a good choice for this patient?
A) Acebutolol (Sectral) B) Atenolol (Tenormin) C) Bisoprolol (Zebeta) D) Metoprolol (Lopressor)
A patient is suspected of having an air emboli from a central venous line inserted for total parenteral nutrition. Which of the following should the nurse do to support this patient?
1. place the patient on the right side flat position 2. place the patient on the left side Trendelenburg position 3. raise the head of the bed up to 30 degrees 4. place the patient on the left side reverse Trendelenburg position
Which statement best describes the clinical manifestations of the preterm newborn?
a. Head is proportionately small in relation to the body. b. Sucking reflex is absent, weak, or ineffectual. c. Thermostability is well established. d. Extremities remain in attitude of flexion.
The nurse is caring for a child just admitted to the medical-surgical unit and notes that the patient records indicate the family's religion as Roman-Catholic
Which statements by the nurse are appropriate when considering the patient's religion while providing care? Select all that apply. A) "I will add you to the list of patients for hospital clergy to visit." B) "Is there anything I can do to help your family maintain any religious practices during your child's stay here?" C) "I am Catholic too so if you would like to pray I would be happy to pray with you." D) "If there are any religious dietary practices that we should be aware of, please don't hesitate to let our staff know." E) "I have several friends who are Catholic. I'm not sure I understand all of your practices but I will respect them."