The nurse is assisting with data collection on a patient newly diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which observations should the nurse consider as being positive symptoms of schizophrenia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Alogia
b. Apathy
c. Delusions
d. Hallucinations
e. Social isolation
f. Disorganized behavior
ANS: C, D, F
Positive symptoms of schizophrenia can be thought of as those symptoms that reflect an "excess" or distortion of normal functioning. Positive symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, and disorganized behavior. A. B. E. Negative symptoms include affective blunting or flattening, alogia, avolition, apathy, anhedonia, and social isolation.
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A) A normal weight B) Extremely obese C) Overweight D) Mildly obese
A client with pregnancy-induced hypertension is admitted complaining of pounding headache, visual changes, and epigastric pain. Nursing care is based on the knowledge that these signs indicate:
a. anxiety due to hospitalization. b. worsening disease and impending convulsion. c. effects of magnesium sulfate. d. gastrointestinal upset.
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a. Create child care centers. b. Establish morgue facilities. c. Plan for a parking area for rescue workers. d. Practice the nurse's personal family response plan.
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A. 25 ml B. 10 ml C. 20 ml D. 15 ml