The nurse is caring for a client who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder. Based on the nurse's understanding of this disorder, the nurse develops a plan of care to address which issue as the top priority?
A) Suicide
B) Aggression
C) Substance abuse
D) Eating disorder
B
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Decision-making, care allocation, communication, and management are organized principles that focus on:
A. Autocratic leadership. B. Differentiated practice. C. Case management. D. Nursing care delivery systems.
What is a nursing intervention to decrease the thirst of a patient who is on a fluid restriction?
a. Rinsing the mouth with warm water b. Sipping carbonated drinks c. Sucking on occasional ice chips d. Limiting tooth brushing to once per day
Cultural beliefs serve to:
a. guide decisions c. understand other cultures b. help people adjust d. help with acculturation
When teaching a class of pregnant women about the effects of substance abuse during pregnancy, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Low-birthweight infants B) Excessive weight gain C) Higher pain tolerance D) Longer gestational periods