The nurse is caring for a patient with a schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD). Which neurochemical explanation should the nurse recall about the risk of symptoms increasing? (Select all that apply.)
1. Use of drugs that increase dopaminergic activity
2. A decrease in dopaminergic activity in the brain
3. An increase in gray matter in the anterior cingulate and hippocampus
4. A reduction in the structural gray matter of the bilateral frontal lobe and amygdala
5. Mitochondrial reduction of density and volume, including defective mitochondrial energy production
1. Use of drugs that increase dopaminergic activity
4. A reduction in the structural gray matter of the bilateral frontal lobe and amygdala
5. Mitochondrial reduction of density and volume, including defective mitochondrial energy production
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A) Teach the patient strategies for distraction. B) Pair the patient with another patient who has better coping strategies. C) Incorporate cultural and religious considerations, as appropriate. D) Give the patient antianxiety medication.
One simple means of prioritizing what needs to be accomplished is to divide all requests into categories. What category does an item that will take care of itself be placed?
A) Squeaky wheel B) Don't do C) Do later D) Do now
Which of the following fetal surveillance procedures is used for screening?
a. Fetal tissue sampling c. Human placental lactogen b. Fetal cell isolation d. Fetal movement counting
A client asks the nurse why herbal therapy use has increased over time. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1. The renewed interest in preventive medicine has increased herbal therapy. 2. The control of herbal therapies by regulatory agencies has increased its use. 3. Medical schools are now including this information as part of the curriculum. 4. Natural herb products can now be standardized and produced more cheaply.