A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder has a nursing diagnosis of impaired verbal communication. Which of the following intervention would be most appropriate?
A) Develop alternate communication methods.
B) Place the client in a group therapy session.
C) Establish a one-to-one relationship.
D) Allow the client to be alone at specific times.
C
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a. PET b. MRI c. SPECT d. Cerebral arteriogram
The measure that would be considered a form of primary prevention for suicide is:
a. psychiatric hospitalization of a suicidal patient. b. referral of a formerly suicidal patient to a support group. c. helping school children learn to manage stress and be resilient. d. suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted patients.
A pediatric nurse who works evenings on a surgical floor in a children's hospital has been working with a 5-year-old patient who has undergone abdominal surgery. The nurse gives the patient a sticker each time the incentive spirometer is used
What type of reinforcement did the nurse use? a. Social b. Material c. Activity d. Negative
A client who had visited a smallpox-affected community 14 days ago has developed fever but no rash. Should the nurse consider the client at risk for smallpox?
A) No, smallpox rash develops within 7 days. B) No, in smallpox, rash develops before fever. C) Yes, fever and rash may follow 14 asymptomatic days. D) No, fever and rash develop immediately on exposure.