A patient admitted with the diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder R/O organic pathol-ogy. Based on this information, the nurse can expect that the patient will:
a. Be scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test
b. See a mental health specialist for extensive psychological testing
c. Have an immunologic assay performed within 2 days of the admission
d. Participate in a dexamethasone suppression test (DST) administered by the staff
ANS: A
The MRI will reveal structural changes in the brain that might be responsible for symptoms of psychosis (e.g., abscess, tumor). Psychologic testing may be performed but will be less defin-itive in ruling out organic pathology. Immunologic studies are not indicated. The DST is re-lated to depression.
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