In planning aftercare for a client with schizophrenia and whose ...

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In planning aftercare for a client with schizophrenia and whose insurance benefits have been ex-hausted,
 
  the nurse who is concerned about overcoming negative symptoms will make provisions for the client to have stimulation, structure, socialization, and support. Which option would best incor-porate these factors?
  1. Day hospitalization
  2. Attending a psychosocial club
  3. Living with his elderly mother
  4. Spending free time in the mall

Question 2

The nurse is administering haloperidol (Haldol) to a client experiencing delusions and hallucina-tions associated with schizophrenia. The nurse can expect symptom abatement as a result of the drug's action to:
 
  1. Reduce the number of brain cells that crave dopamine
  2. Block dopamine receptors, making dopamine less available
  3. Enhance dopamine receptors, making more dopamine available
  4. Cause increased cellular production of dopamine

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2
A psychosocial club is organized to provide the 4 S's and is not costly to clients. 1. Day hospital-ization would not be possible because of the lack of insurance benefits. 3. This solution might fall short of stimulation and support. 4. Spending time in the mall lacks structure, socialization, and support.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2
Excess dopamine is responsible for symptoms of psychosis such as delusions and hallucinations. Blocking dopamine receptors will result in reduction of primary symptoms. The other options do not reflect the action of typical antipsychotic medications.

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