This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Because of the high incidence of violence among psychiatric clients, nurses in psychiatric units ... (Read 46 times)

ENagel

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 19, 2018
Because of the high incidence of violence among psychiatric clients, nurses in psychiatric units commonly have violence-intervention protocols. Which intervention would be contraindicated as part of such a protocol?
 
  A) Administration of psychotropic medication
  B) Soothing the client by stroking an arm or shoulder
  C) Application of leather restraints
  D) Observation for symptoms of the prodromal syndrome

Question 2

A patient with schizophrenia repeatedly asks for directions and the time of day. The nurse should:
 
  a. repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.
  b. write out the information so the patient can easily refer to it.
  c. share that the habit of frequent questioning is annoying and should be avoided.
  d. initially provide the facts and then remind the patient that the question was already asked.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

eliasc0401

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 338
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
The person with schizophrenia has brain malfunction resulting in poor memory and attention. The information should be repeated as often as necessary in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.


ENagel

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

tandmlomax84

  • Member
  • Posts: 323
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Pregnant women usually experience a heightened sense of smell beginning late in the first trimester. Some experts call this the body's way of protecting a pregnant woman from foods that are unsafe for the fetus.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

It is important to read food labels and choose foods with low cholesterol and saturated trans fat. You should limit saturated fat to no higher than 6% of daily calories.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis Mechanical ventilation may be necessary for clients experiencing respiratory alkalosis
Effects of Low and High Doses of Apomorphine Effects of Low and High Doses of Apomorphine
Four Brain Structures with High Myelination in Early Childhood Four Brain Structures with High Myelination in Early Childhood
A noose hanging from a “Liberty Tree” reveals this artist’s bias: The “tar-and-feathering” of a Brit A noose hanging from a “Liberty Tree” reveals this artist’s bias: The “tar-and-feathering” of a Brit
Deconvolution fluorescence microscopy yields high-resolution optical sections th Deconvolution fluorescence microscopy yields high-resolution optical sections th
The developing and emerging nations have high rates of population growth The developing and emerging nations have high rates of population growth
Video: Decubitus Ulcer

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library