Neuroleptic medication accomplishes which of the following?
a. cures schizophrenia
b. controls positive symptoms of schizophrenia
c. totally eliminates negative symptoms of schizophrenia
d. returns the client to the workplace
B
Neuroleptic medication controls positive symptoms of schizophrenia. They are effective in addressing paranoia, hallucinations, delusions, and agitation characteristic of schizophrenia.
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a. wearing gloves while bathing the newborn b. bathing the newborn in a small tub c. cleansing the newborn's ears with a cotton-tipped applicator d. sponge-bathing the newborn under a radiant warmer
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