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silviawilliams41

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient has taken perphenazine (Prolixin) for a year. The nurse observes lip smacking and grinding teeth. Which tool should the nurse use to complete the assessment?
 
  a. AIMS
  b. EPSE
  c. SAD PERSONS
  d. CAGE questionnaire

Question 2

After a patient's first group session, the nurse asks, How was the experience of participating in group for you? Which communication technique is the nurse using?
 
  a. Summarizing
  b. Seeking clarification
  c. Making observations
  d. Encouraging evaluation


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

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AIMS is the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. It was developed to screen for tardive dyskinesia. EPSE refers to extrapyramidal side effects. The other tools are for assessing alcohol abuse and suicidality.

Answer to Question 2

D
Distinguishing among the techniques listed shows that the nurse is encouraging evaluation when asking a patient to make a judgment about the experience. This opens the door to further exploration of thoughts and feelings.


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