The nurse should provide ongoing assessment for a client ...

[biggirl4568]

The nurse should provide ongoing assessment for a client receiving medication that potentiates the
  action of GABA relative to
 
  a. reduced anxiety.
  b. improved memory.
  c. more organized thinking.
  d. fewer sensory perceptual alterations.

Question 2

A client is admitted to the in-patient unit in the withdrawn phase of catatonic schizophrenia. He is
  completely stuporous. While giving care to the client, the nurse must
 
  a. explain care activities in simple, explicit terms as though expecting a response.
  b. maintain a quiet, nonstimulating atmosphere, speaking as little as possible to the
  client.
  c. provide high levels of sensory stimulation by using conversation, the radio, and
  television.
  d. address negativism by asking the client to do exactly the opposite of what is
  desired.

[blakeserpa]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Increased levels of GABA reduce anxiety; thus any potentiation of GABA action should result in
anxiety reduction. Option B: Acetylcholine and substance P, rather than GABA, are associated with
memory enhancement. Option C: Thought disorganization is associated with dopamine rather than
GABA. Option D: GABA is not associated with sensory perceptual alterations.

Answer to Question 2

A
Although the withdrawn, catatonic client may appear stuporous, he may be aware of everything
going on around him. The client should be treated as though he can see and hear and as though he
will respond normally. Option B: The client needs contact with the nurse on a frequent basis. Option
C: Excessive auditory stimulation can be a disorganizing influence. Option D: This is
nontherapeutic.

[biggirl4568]

Thank you

[blakeserpa]

No problemo