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panfilo

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A patient is experiencing an episode of psychosis. He is belligerent, loud, and abusive when you enter the room. What is the best response by the nurse during future interactions?
 
  A) Respond to him in an assertive tone.
  B) Use a calm, soft voice.
  C) Delegate care to the technician.
  D) Place him in the quiet room.

Question 2

Which of the following patients would be the most appropriate candidate for treatment with orlistat?
 
  A) A 31-year-old woman who has been unable to lose her baby fat in the months following the birth of her child
  B) A patient with a body mass index of 25.5
  C) A man who is morbidly obese and who has osteoarthritis in his knees
  D) A 66-year-old man who was previously healthy but who has been gradually gaining weight since retirement



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Answer to Question 1

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The most therapeutic communication technique for this patient is to use a calm, soft voice. To respond to the patient in a loud tone will increase his agitation. Delegating care to the patient care technician can increase the patient's agitation based on the fact that the unlicensed caretaker may not possess strong therapeutic communication skills. Placing the patient in a quiet room will not affect any changes in his behavior and may increase his hallucinations.

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Orlistat is intended for people who are clinically obese, not for those who want to lose a few pounds. A patient with a BMI of 25.5 is nominally overweight.




panfilo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


diana chang

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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