Schematic models attempt to represent reality with a minimal use of words
A) True
B) False
A
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a. set firm limits on disruptive behaviors. b. forcefully refute all perceptual distortions. c. encourage complete description of delusions. d. voice doubt about delusions without arguing.
Diagnostic criteria for diabetes include:
1. Fasting blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl on two occasions 2. Postprandial blood glucose greater than 140 mg/dl 3. Fasting blood glucose 100 to 125 mg/dl on two occasions 4. Symptoms of diabetes plus a casual blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl
Which assessment finding for a patient in the community deserves priority intervention by the psychiatric nurse? The patient:
a. receives Social Security disability income plus a small check from a trust fund every month. b. was absent from two of six planned Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the past 2 weeks. c. lives in an apartment with two patients who attend partial hospitalization programs. d. has a sibling who was recently diagnosed with a mental illness.
Compare and contrast levels of thyroid hormones and TSH in Graves disease versus Hashimoto thyroiditis
What will be an ideal response?