________ is a mental illness in which psychosis is the classic feature. In addition to hallucinations and delusions, disorganized speech and grossly disorganized catatonic behavior may be present.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental illness in which psychosis is the classic feature. In addition to hallucinations and delusions, disorganized speech and grossly disorganized catatonic behavior may be present.
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Which of the following would be appropriate nursing actions for an elderly person with night-wandering? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ensure that the client is engaged in daytime activities, particularly late day exercise. B) Keep the light on at all times. C) Lock the door so that the elderly person cannot leave their room. D) Assist the elderly person to toilet before bedtime. E) Encourage the elderly person to sleep in the daytime.
The nurse asks the patient to shrug the shoulders while the nurse applies pressure to keep the shoulders from moving. The muscle the nurse is assessing would be:
1. Trapezius. 2. Biceps. 3. Triceps. 4. Sternoclidomastoid.
After completing the initial assessment, the nurse is able to identify the client's teaching needs as well as the support system in the home environment
The main reason that education is a common intervention in the home care setting is related to: A) The fact that teaching someone who is willing to learn is easier in the home. B) Lack of knowledge related to health conditions and self-care. C) The fact that there is little time to complete education in the acute care setting. D) The need for reimbursement for education by Medicare.
Which of the following involves differentiation among the practices of physicians, nurses, and other health care providers?
1. Sovereign immunity 2. Respondeat superior 3. Scope of practice 4. Judicial law