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go.lag · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A nurse plans to teach a group of patients the basics of the change process. How should the elements be sequenced for the presentation?

a. Assess the success of new behaviors.
b. Observe to gain awareness.
c. Draw conclusions about the problem.
d. Test new behaviors.
e. Determine that change is necessary.

Question 2

A 60-year-old female patient who has taken traditional antipsychotic medication for 20 years should be screened for

a. osteoporosis.
b. metabolic syndrome.
c. polycystic ovary disease.
d. NMS.

b614102004 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A, B, C, D, E
This sequence proceeds logically from assessment of the problem to analysis of the problem to determining that change is necessary to testing new behaviors and evaluating their efficacy.

Answer to Question 2

A
Traditional antipsychotic medications increase prolactin levels, placing patients at risk for development of osteoporosis. Atypical antipsychotics increase the risk for metabolic syndrome. Screening for NMS and polycystic ovary disease are not indicated.