A client with schizophrenia has developed tardive dyskinesia secondary to a psychotropic medication. When a family member asks the nurse if anything can be done to stop the symptoms, the nurse should explain:
1. The physician will probably order an anticholinergic medication to reduce the symptoms.
2. If the lowest effective dose of the medication is given, the symptoms could decrease.
3. Another atypical antipsychotic medication will be given that doesn't have these side effects.
4. If the antipsychotic medication is stopped, these symptoms are reversible.
Question 2
A client in the mental health unit is being evaluated for schizophrenia. In addition to the client's having hallucinations, the nurse identifies which observation that would support the diagnosis?
1. The client is convinced he is Elvis Presley.
2. The client has frequent outbursts of yelling and shouting.
3. The client has had symptoms for over 30 days.
4. The client refuses to eat or come out of his room.
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Removing the sheet from underneath the client.
A hot stone placed under the client’s neck.
Formation of primary and secondary lysosomes and their role in cellular digestive
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee
Client’s view with visual field loss