A client is experiencing a psychotic episode. The client is in good physical health but has allergies to penicillin, prochlorperazine (Compazine), and bee stings. Which antipsychotic medication would be contraindicated for this client?
A) Haloperidol (Haldol) because it is used only in elderly patients
B) Clozapine (Clozaril) because it is incompatible with desipramine
C) Risperidone (Risperdal) because it exacerbates symptoms of depression
D) Thioridazine because of cross-sensitivity among phenothiazines
Question 2
A client states, Every time I get angry, I wind up taking it out on my wife and kids. A nurse responds, You express your anger through physical violence directed at your family. Which therapeutic technique is reflected by the nurse?
A) Restating
B) Exploring
C) Formulating a plan of action
D) Making observations
There are several laws of thermodynamics critical to understanding physical processes. Two of those
Empathy draws a more positive response from the patient because it is based on the willingness of th
A physical therapist helping the patient on parallel bars.
To increase pressure using body weight, lean on your client.
Variations Affecting Health Care Among Different Cultures
Positioning of client