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Mimi

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is reviewing a care plan for an assigned client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. Which of the following would be a priority diagnosis for this client?
 
  A) Risk for self-directed violence
  B) Altered nutrition, less than body requirements
  C) Defensive coping
  D) Altered family processes

Question 2

A client has been prescribed clozapine (Clozaril) for the treatment of schizophrenia. The nurse notes that this medication is associated with which of the following life-threatening side effects?
 
  A) Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  B) Tardive dyskinesia
  C) Agranulocytosis
  D) Dystonia


tdewitt

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

A

Answer to Question 2

C


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