A schizophrenic client is exhibiting emotional withdrawal and poor eye contact. The mental health nurse knows that these symptoms are suggestive of which neurotransmitter imbalance?
A) Decreased serotonin
B) Increased histamine
C) Increased GABA
D) Decreased dopamine
Question 2
The nurse working with a client who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia would include which of the following in the client's teaching?
A) Schizophrenia is an illness that involves neurotransmitters, most particularly the dopamine system.
B) Schizophrenia is caused by pathology in the cerebellum, and there are medications that are helpful in this area.
C) Schizophrenia has been found to be nonresponsive to medications, and we will work mostly on helping you with daily activities.
D) Schizophrenia is curable if the correct medication and dosages are achieved.
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Alan Price - Poor People
Applying the FITT Principle to Each Exercise Component of Health-Related Physical Fitness
Establish contact by rocking the leg inward and outward in rotation. Hands move along the entire ...
Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
Handbook of Informatics for Nurses and Health Care Professionals, 4/E