You do the intake assessment on a young female patient in the clinic and you notice hand tremors. Her chart indicates that she started on chlorpromazine (Thorazine) following her last visit 2 weeks ago. Your first action is:
A) Report the symptom to the doctor immediately.
B) Teach her finger-strengthening exercises.
C) Tell her to stop taking the medication immediately.
D) Inform her that this happens and not to worry.
Question 2
The nurse is preparing to assess a new client with a neuropsychiatric disorder. As a strategy to maintain the client's sense of self-determination, the nurse begins the mental status assessment with:
A) The health care team present.
B) The client only, for primary data.
C) An ADL demonstration.
D) Family members present.
The female brain
Orthetrum coerulescens, female
Parts of the Hand Used in Palpation; Palmar Surface
Abuse Assessment Screening Tool
Each patient is greeted by the receptionist.