A newly admitted client has taken thioridazine (Mellaril) for 2 years, with good symptom control. Symptoms exhibited on admission included paranoia and hallucinations
The nurse should recognize which potential cause for the return of these symptoms? A. The client has developed tolerance to the antipsychotic medication.
B. The client has not taken the medication with food.
C. The client has not taken the medication as prescribed.
D. The client has combined alcohol with the medication.
C
Altered thinking can affect a client's insight into the necessity for taking antipsychotic medications consistently. When symptoms are no longer bothersome, clients may stop taking medications that cause disturbing side effects. Clients may miss the connection between taking the medications and an improved symptom profile.
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A nurse working at an infertility clinic is working with an infertile patient who suffers from endometriosis and is considering therapy with either surgery or medications
To assist the patient in making an informed decision, the nurse should provide what education that is most pertinent? a. Surgery is unlikely to improve her chances of conception. b. Only medications can enhance fertility. c. Surgery reduces symptoms and can enhance fertility. d. Medical therapy is less costly.
A nurse researcher would decide to use a longitudinal or prospective design for which reason?
a. It is associated with data that are focused and deep. b. It allows the overall study to be more manageable for the researcher. c. It allows the issue of maturation to be avoided as a threat to internal validity. d. It allows the nurse researcher to avoid the use of tools or instrumentation.
Of the following problems that may occur with the use of an air-fluidized bed, which is of greatest concern to the nurse?
a. Nausea b. Anxiety c. Slight disorientation d. Insensible fluid loss
Which of the following statements should be cited if used in a research paper?
a. Fewer UTIs occur with routine perineal hygiene. b. George Washington was the first president of the United States. c. Zithromax has shown statistically significant results in the treatment of URIs. d. Antibiotics are used to treat infection.