A nurse is caring for a client with paranoid schizophrenia. Which initial intervention by the nurse is most appropriate when caring for this client?
A) Allowing the client to take charge of his or her self-care independently
B) Putting the client in the first group therapy session with an opening
C) Helping the client to decide where he wants to go in life
D) Helping the client to decrease his anxiety and establish trust
D
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A. Penicillin G (Bicillin) 2 million units IM one time. B. Zithromax (Azithromycin) 1 mg po bid for two weeks. C. Doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg po bid for a week. D. Metronidazole (Flagyl) 500 mg po bid for a week.
The nurse points out that early testing on the newborn that discloses conditions that could result in intellectual disability include: (Select all that apply.)
a. PKU b. Down syndrome c. Congenital hypothyroidism d. Cerebral palsy e. Fetal alcohol syndrome
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True False
Catalysts for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism are found in
A. fibers. B. minerals. C. fat-soluble vitamins. D. water-soluble vitamins.