The nurse is observing a client with a psychosis and determines ...

[Themember4]

The nurse is observing a client with a psychosis and determines that the client has met a goal for social interaction when the nurse observes:
 
  1. the client watching TV in the common room.
  2. the client speaking appropriately during a group session.
  3. the client walking down the hall.
  4. the client waiting in line for medication.

Question 2

The nurse is explaining to the family of a client with schizophrenia that the medications the client is taking will:
 
  1. sedate the client.
  2. prevent the excess dopamine from having an effect on the client.
  3. cause the client to sleep for longer periods of time.
  4. increase akathisia.

[HandsomeMarc]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. If the client does not interact with others, the goal has not been met.
2. The client who speaks during a group session and speaks appropriately is meeting the goal of interacting with others.
3. Walking down the hall is not interacting.
4. Waiting in line is not considered interaction.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. The medication is not intended to sedate the client.
2. Since dopamine is overproduced in the schizophrenic client, the medication blocks the uptake of dopamine at receptor sites.
3. The medication can help the client sleep normally, but not for extended periods.
4. Akathisia is an abnormal side effect of the drug, exhibited by the inability to sit still.

[Themember4]

Excellent

[nanny]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it