The family of a client diagnosed with schizophrenia describes her behavior over the last few days as being very docile and non-confrontational
When asked to go and change her shoes to go shopping, she goes to change them, but a when a family member checks on her several minutes later, she appears to be lost in thought. This phase of schizophrenia is the ________ phase. a. Residual
b. Prodromal
c. Prespsychotic
d. Acute
C
In the prepsychotic phase, individuals are usually quiet, passive, and obedient, and they prefer to be alone. Family members may report that they can sense the individual "slipping away" in front of their eyes. The prodromal phase and residual phases begin with withdrawal, a lack of energy, and little motivation. Individuals may appear confused and in a world of their own. They may complain about multiple physical problems or show a new, excessive interest in religion or philosophy. Ideas and beliefs become odd or unusual. Some individuals become agitated or angry. Speech becomes difficult to follow. In the acute phase individuals lose contact with reality and become unable to function even in the most basic ways.
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A) Cluster necessary activities. B) Awaken client every three hours. C) Allow a steady stream of visitors. D) Provide maximal environmental stimulation to the client.
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A) Increased calcium level B) Increased white blood cells C) Decreased blood urea nitrogen level D) Decreased number of plasma cells in the bone marrow
Which explanation of cardiac risk assessment should the nurse give to a patient asking about his risk for heart disease?
A) "Risk assessment will tell us if you will have a heart attack." B) "If you reduce your risk for heart disease, you will prevent heart disease." C) "Risk assessment takes into consideration accumulated long-term exposure to risk factors." D) "Risk assessment can guide us in helping you reduce your risk for heart disease."