Which behavior displayed by a patient receiving a typical ...

[clmills979]

Which behavior displayed by a patient receiving a typical antipsychotic medication would be assessed as displaying behaviors characteristic of tardive dyskinesia (TD)?
 
  a. Grimacing and lip smacking
  b. Falling asleep in the chair and refusing to eat lunch
  c. Experiencing muscle rigidity and tremors
  d. Having excessive salivation and drooling

Question 2

When encouraging healthy coping mechanisms for a group of parents attending a work-shop for families who have lost children to violent crimes, the nurse focuses on:
 
  a. Discussing how the fathers are attempting to accept the death
  b. Providing the fathers with information on the value of crying
  c. Discussing the problems that occur when women suppress their feelings
  d. Encouraging the mothers to adopt a rigorous exercise plan to help manage grief

[rachel]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
TD manifests as abnormal movements of voluntary muscle groups after a prolonged period of dopamine blockade. Movements may affect any muscle group, but muscles of the face, mouth, tongue, and digits are commonly affected. Falling asleep is reflective of the sedative effect of these medications. Muscle rigidity and drooling reflect EPS caused from imbalance between dopamine and acetylcholine.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
A study of parental coping showed that mothers preferred to use emotion-focused coping, whereas fathers preferred coping mechanisms that focused on restraint, acceptance, and sup-pression.