A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia has difficulty completing tasks and seems forgetful and disinterested in activities. A nurse can best select successful strategies by understanding that these behaviors are due to:
a. a lack of self-esteem.
b. manipulative tendencies.
c. shyness and embarrassment.
d. problems in cognitive functioning.
D
The information processing of individuals with schizophrenia may be altered by brain deficits affecting memory and attention that then affect retention, ability to focus, and ability to make decisions.
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The mother of a patient admitted with alcohol abuse tells the nurse that alcohol is not consumed at home and the patient is adopted. What should the nurse suspect about the patient?
1. The patient's biological parents might have abused alcohol. 2. The patient spent time drinking with friends. 3. Consuming alcohol is a symptom of stress. 4. Alcoholism is a learned behavior.
TeamSTEPPS stands for
A. Team Strategies and Tools to Evaluate and Promote Patient Safety B. Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety C. Team Satisfaction and Tools that Enhance Performance and Patient Satisfaction D. Team Strategies and Tasks that Enable Professionals to Perform Safely
The mother of a 3 year old complains to the nurse after the physician leaves the room, saying, "My baby is sick with a fever, bad cough, runny nose, and flushed cheeks
He didn't give me any medicine to make him better!" What is the nurse's best response? 1. "It is okay to give your child over-the-counter medicine. Just make sure you get a cold and fever medication.". 2. "The doctor stated that he believes this to be a virus, so antibiotics will not relieve the symptoms.". 3. "The best way to treat your child is to give him plenty of fluids, bedrest, and coloring books.". 4. "The doctor believes this to be a viral illness, so you can use over-the-counter cold medications as long as they say ‘pediatric' on the label.".
One way to improve compliance for a patient with arthritis would be to:
A. suggest not using child safety caps on medication bottles. B. encourage the patient to read medication information literature. C. allow the patient to identify the drugs he requires on his own. D. encourage the patient to take medication on an empty stomach.