How long must the symptoms of schizophrenia be present before a diagnosis can be made?
a. At least 6 months
b. At least 1 month
c. More than 1 week
d. On at least three occasions in the past year
A
To meet diagnostic criteria, signs of schizophrenia must be continuously present for a minimum of 6 months and not caused by substance abuse or a medical disorder.
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a. scoliosis c. osteoporosis b. kyphosis d. lordosis
Which test-taking tip is most important to remember when taking a multiple choice examination such as the NCLEX-CAT, RN?
a. Read each question four times so that re-lated information can be remembered. b. To save time, select the first answer that is correct. c. Ignore negative words in the stem ques-tion because they confuse the issue. d. Avoid reading into the question informa-tion that is not included in the client situa-tion.
What precaution does the nurse teach a patient who is prescribed to take an oral sulfonylurea agent to maintain control of blood glucose levels?
a. "Change positions slowly." b. "Stop taking this drug at the first sign of an infection." c. "Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs." d. "Do not skip a dose of the drug even if you are unable to eat."
The nurse is providing range-of-motion exercising to the client's elbow when the client complains of pain. What action should the nurse take?
1. Stop immediately and report the pain to the client's physician. 2. Discontinue the treatment and document the results in the medical record. 3. Reduce the movement of the joint just until the point of slight resistance. 4. Continue to exercise the joint as before to loosen the stiffness.