After assessing a client with schizophrenia, the nurse suspects that the client is experiencing an anticholinergic crisis. Which of the following would the nurse most likely have assessed? Select all that apply
A) Dilated reactive pupils
B) Blurred vision
C) Ataxia
D) Coherent speech
E) Facial pallor
F) Disorientation
A
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A) A decrease in hemoglobin and hematocrit B) A decrease in glomerular filtration rate C) A decrease in potassium accompanied by an increase in sodium D) An increase in white blood cells
Therapeutic communications are distinguished from ordinary communications by the intent of one of the participants to
1. bring about personal gain. 2. bring about a positive change. 3. bring about a behavioral change. 4. really get their message across.
An older adult client is being transferred to another facility in order to continue physical therapy after having a total right hip replacement
What type of facility will provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative care for this patient who will go home after the rehabilitation? A) Acute care facility B) Long-term acute care C) Skilled nursing care D) Intermediate care facility
The nurse is caring for a Mexican client receiving hospice care. Which does the nurse expect to facilitate for the family when the client dies?
1. Cutting off the client's hair 2. Cremation of the remains 3. Communion and confession 4. Prayers offered by a minister