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laurencescou

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A 15-year-old client with complaints of night blindness, nearsightedness, and tunnel
  vision has been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Which statement is true in a client
  with retinitis pigmentosa?
 
  A) Cataracts and glaucoma are uncommon in clients with retinitis pigmentosa.
  B) Retinitis pigmentosa generally occurs as a result of a viral infection of the eye.
  C) Retinitis pigmentosa is often associated with hearing disorders.
  D) The client is advised to avoid using dark glasses during the day.

Question 2

A war veteran is diagnosed with posttraumatic distress disorder (PTDS). Which of the following are symptoms of this disorder? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Hypervigilance
  B) Startle response
  C) Flashbacks
  D) Catatonia
  E) Disorganized speech
  F) Flat effect



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
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The person with PTDS has been exposed to a traumatic event in which the response was intense fear or helplessness. Symptoms of PTSD include recurrent and intrusive flashbacks to, or dreams of, the event; insomnia, inability to concentrate, persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the event, and/or inability to recall all or part of it. The person often exhibits symptomssuch as hypervigilance, paranoia, exaggerated startle response, and irritabilitythat were not present before the trauma. Schizophrenia is a group of psychotic disorders that have two or more of the following: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized behavior, and/or catatonia stupor, muscle rigidity, withdrawal, isolation, and a flat effect.




laurencescou

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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


carojassy25

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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