A 50-year-old client with severe and persistent mental illness has been taking antipsychotic medication for 20 years.
The nurse observes that the client's behavior includes repetitive movements of the mouth and tongue, facial grimacing, and rocking back and forth. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as indicative of: A) Extrapyramidal side effects
B) Loss of voluntary muscle control
C) Posturing
D) Tardive dyskinesia
Question 2
A client visits the clinic and complains of chronic pain in her leg as a result of a fall 6 months ago. A priority assessment for the nurse to make about activities of daily living is the client's:
A) Sleep pattern.
B) Health maintenance pattern.
C) Exercise pattern.
D) Value pattern.
A nurse adjusts the rate of a client’s IV.
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Note-taking
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
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Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position