The second-generation antipsychotic medications are effective in treating both the overt psychotic symptoms and the social apathy or negative symptoms that typically characterize schizophrenia
Using your knowledge of second-generation antipsychotic medications, what is an adverse effect of second-generation antipsychotics that needs to be included in patient teaching?
A) Hypoglycemia
B) Metabolic syndrome
C) Weight loss
D) Dystonia
B
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Which of the following factors should a nurse prioritize when planning the care of older adults?
A) The high prevalence of mental impairment among the elderly B) The diversity of the older adult population C) The fact that most older people live below the poverty line D) The lack of family support that is the norm among the elderly
The nurse on the medical unit is admitting a client. When the nurse asks the client about advance directives, the client states, "I have a living will." Which is the purpose of a living will?
A) Provides specific instructions about type of medications the client requires to sustain life B) Provides specific instructions about what medical treatment the client chooses to omit or refuse in the event they can no longer make decisions for themselves C) Provides specific instructions about who will make healthcare decisions if the client cannot D) Provides specific instructions about how decisions are to be made if the client is unable to make the decisions
An obese client with the diagnosis of eating disorder not otherwise specified, related to binge eating,
had been under a great deal of stress at work. She worked long hours to make up for a staff shortage. When she went home, she propped her feet up in front of the television and ate until she went to bed. She felt too exhausted to exercise. She gained 25 pounds in 1 month. At 5 feet tall, she weighs 175 pounds. One of the desired outcomes for the client is to replace binge eating by recognizing the anxiety that precedes it and reducing the anxiety with a constructive strategy. Of the following interventions, which would address the outcome? a. Teach stress reduction techniques such as relaxation and imagery. b. Explore the client's need to single-handedly make up for a staff shortage. c. Explore ways in which the client may feel in control of her environment. d. Encourage the client to attend a support group such as Overeaters Anonymous.
An internal locus of control is __________
a. believing that luck or fate determines what will happen b. geared toward goal setting, taking control of one's life, and not requiring assistance for decision making c. focusing mainly on day-to-day events d. focusing mainly on future events and preparing diligently for a potential problem