The nurse explains that neuroleptic drugs such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) are very effective in treating specific symptoms of schizophrenia. Which effect(s) should chlorpromazine have? (Select all that apply.)
a. Eliminating hallucinations
b. Stimulating effective interpersonal rela-tionships
c. Enabling organized thought
d. Increasing activity level
e. Eliminating delusional systems
A, C, E
Hallucinations, disorganized thought, and delusional systems are the positive symptoms that re-spond to neuroleptics. Negative symptoms such as withdrawal and inactivity do not respond well to these drugs.
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A nurse practitioner is using the PLISSIT model to guide a discussion of sexuality with an older patient in the geriatric clinic. Which of the following are congruent with the PLISSIT model? (Select all that apply.)
a. "What concerns or questions do you have about fulfilling your sexual needs?" b. "Let me tell you about the impact of your cardiac disease on sexual activity." c. "I have a few suggestions on lubricants that might make intercourse more com-fortable for you." d. "Most older adults are not comfortable talking about sexuality, but it is important to do so." e. "It is not unusual to have difficulty per-forming sexually as you age."
The nurse is preparing to admit a client who has been diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis secondary to a severe anxiety disorder
Which of the following assessment data by the nurse would suggest that the client's condition is deteriorating? 1. Decreased rate of respirations 2. Increased level of consciousness 3. Positive Chvostek's sign 4. Positive Moro response
The nurse is assessing an infant whose length was 19 inches at birth. Which is his expected height at 6 months of age?
1) 25 inches 2) 27 inches 3) 29 inches 4) 31 inches
Nursing interventions for the depressed person include which of the following staff attitudes?
A) Acceptance, honesty, empathy, and patience B) Cheerfulness, gregariousness, and happiness C) Decisiveness and business-like efficiency D) Confrontation, questioning, and authority