A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder is admitted for social skills training. Which information should be taught by the nurse?
A. The side effects of medications
B. Deep breathing techniques to decrease stress
C. How to make eye contact when communicating
D. How to be a leader
C
The nurse should plan to teach the client how to make eye contact when communicating. Social skills, such as making eye contact, can assist clients in communicating needs and maintaining connectedness.
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a. Confusion b. Ambivalence c. Depersonalization d. Inappropriate affect
Which of these statements about Kohlberg's six stages of moral development is TRUE?
a. Each state builds upon the previous stage and forms the foundation for the next one. b. Moral development develops before cognitive development. c. Moral development in the years from age 9 to 13 focuses on avoiding punishment. d. By age 50, most persons have achieved their highest level of moral development.
A pregnant client tells you that she is always nauseated, so she has been taking an antacid regularly. You would encourage the client to avoid antacids, especially those high in which substance?
a. Potassium c. Calcium b. Sodium d. Sugar
A child has been diagnosed with ringworm and the parent asks how to get rid of this parasite. What response by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. “We have several antibiotics that can be used.” b. “Ringworm is actually a fungal infection of the skin.” c. “Actually, ringworm is an old name for pemphigus.” d. “Inexpensive topical antifungals often work well.”