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joblessjake

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on: Jul 19, 2018
An aging client with severe schizophrenia takes a beta-adrenergic blocking agent (propranolol) for hypertension as well as an antipsychotic. Given the combined side effects of these drugs, what teaching should the nurse provide?
 
  A) Make sure you concentrate on taking slow, deep, cleansing breaths.
  B) Watch your diet and try to engage in some regular physical activity.
  C) Rise slowly when you change position from lying to sitting or sitting to standing.
  D) Wear sunscreen and try to avoid midday sun exposure.

Question 2

The goal for a patient with disturbed thought processes is, The patient will:
 
  a. be safe from injury..
  b. meet basic biological needs..
  c. achieve optimum cognitive functioning..
  d. maintain positive interpersonal relationships..


Mollythedog

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C
Achieving optimum cognitive functioning relates directly to the problem of disturbed thought processes. The other options make appropriate short-term goals.


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