During conversation, the nurse observes that the client is talking continuously and excitedly and is switching rapidly from one topic to another with seemingly no relationship between topics. This behavior is often associated with:
a. Depression.
b. Obsessive-compulsive disorder.
c. Schizophrenia.
d. Bipolar disorder.
ANS: C
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A nurse is caring for a client whose pancreatic cancer has been categorized as a terminal illness. Which of the following is true of a terminal illness?
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1. "Your kidneys are located outside the peritoneum, the sack that encloses the appendix." 2. "Good thinking. Infections in the abdomen can spread to other organs." 3. "You need to speak with your primary healthcare provider about your concern." 4. "We can check your urine daily to make sure the infection is not spreading."
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A. 9.6-48 mg/hr B. 19.2-96 mg/hr C. 2.4-12 mg/hr D. None of these are correct.