Which symptom would not be assessed as a positive symptom of schizophrenia?
A. Delusion of persecution
B. Auditory hallucinations
C. Affective flattening
D. Idea of reference
Answer: C. Affective flattening
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1. Acrocyanosis. 2. Arterial CO2 of 40. 3. Periorbital edema. 4. Grunting respirations with nasal flaring.
A couple seeks genetic counseling as both have a positive family history of sickle cell anemia, and are concerned about the potential of having a child with this disease
Which statement indicates that the couple wishes to participate in primary prevention? 1. "We need to both be treated for sickle cell anemia before we can have a baby." 2. "We will have blood tests to determine if we are carriers." 3. "We need to see a genetics counselor to discuss the potential for having a child with sickle cell disease." 4. "Neither one of us has sickle cell disease, so any baby we have will be safe from the disease as well."
To prevent pregnancy in a patient who has been sexually assaulted, the nurse in the emergency department will plan to teach the patient about the use of
a. mifepristone (RU-486). b. dilation and evacuation. c. methotrexate with misoprostol. d. levonorgestrel (Plan-B One-Step).
The family of a client who is being discharged after trying to kill himself with one of his father's guns asks for a family meeting with the nurse to discuss their son's situation. Which statement by the nurse would be the most therapeutic start to the meeting?
A. "I must begin by saying that I am uncomfortable meeting without your son here to talk for himself." B. "Let's start by introducing ourselves and talking about what is most troubling to each of you about having your son home." C. "Why don't we all introduce ourselves and say what our relationship is to your son? I'll begin, because I'm the nurse who'll be seeing him after he comes home." D. "I am going to begin by talking in general terms about your son's return home and some of the things that might happen. I can suggest measures that might be helpful, and then you can ask questions."