« previous next »

Author Question: A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is standing naked after showering and appears dazed and ... (Read 43 times)

OSWALD

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 580
on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is standing naked after showering and appears dazed and indecisive. The nursing intervention that will be most helpful to promote dressing would be:
 
  a. saying, These are your clothes. Please get dressed..
  b. saying, These are your underpants. I'll help you put them on..
  c. asking, Which of these two outfits would you like to wear now?
  d. asking, Is something the matter with your clothes that makes you not want to dress?

Question 2

A nurse states, I plan ways for patients assigned to me to participate in their own care and to be actively involved in all of the activities on the unit.. This approach demonstrates the concept of:
 
  a. social accountability.
  b. therapeutic community.
  c. nurse-patient relationship.
  d. multidisciplinary mental health team.


steff9894

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 337
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
When cognitive functioning is disrupted, a self-care deficit may be severe. The nurse may need to dress the patient. Each step of the process of dressing should be undertaken singly, and a simple explanation as to what is expected should be given.

Answer to Question 2

B
Maxwell Jones published The Therapeutic Community in 1953 . It encouraged making use of the patient's social environment as a means of providing therapeutic experiences.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

According to animal studies, the typical American diet is damaging to the liver and may result in allergies, low energy, digestive problems, and a lack of ability to detoxify harmful substances.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.

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.

The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient. Schematic of an automated external defibrillator (AED) attached to a patient.
Schizophrenia Schizophrenia
A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter. A hearing-impaired patient using an interpreter.
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Video: Embryonic development - Week 3

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library