The nurse is aware that schizophrenia is a thought disorder that is characterized by psychotic features, which include: (Select all that apply.)
a. hallucinations.
b. sexual dysfunction.
c. delusions.
d. disorganized speech.
e. disorganized behavior.
A, C, D, E
Sexual dysfunction is not a characteristic of schizophrenia.
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A nurse educator is teaching a group of students about therapeutic touch. In which situation is it appropriate to use therapeutic touch as a means of communication?
A) When a family member is making inappropriate comments to the nurse. B) When an upset spouse is alone and the client has just expired. C) It is never appropriate in the nursing profession. D) When a young male client asks a young student nurse for a hug.
When assessing for anorexia nervosa, the nurse would anticipate finding which of the following characteristics? Select all that apply
A) Over weight B) Good academics C) Underachiever D) Teenage girl E) Wears tight-fitting clothes F) Social eater
A client with ARF is allowed a specific amount of fluid by mouth during 24 hours in order to
a. compensate for insensible and measured fluid losses during the previous 24 hours. b. equal the expected urine output for the next 24 hours. c. prevent hyperkalemia, which could lead to serious cardiac dysrhythmia. d. prevent the development of complicating hypostatic pneumonia.
When a child has thrombocytopenia, the nurse must do which of the following in regard to any intramuscular (IM) injections or venipunctures ordered?
a. Administer any IM or intravenous (IV) medication very slowly to avoid problems. b. Apply pressure to the site for 10 minutes after administration. c. Apply ice to any IM or IV site for 15 minutes each hour. d. Avoid aspirating after injection, and avoid massaging the site.