Author Question: Which statements indicate that a patient understands the unit norms? Select all that apply. a. I ... (Read 76 times)

joesmith1212 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which statements indicate that a patient understands the unit norms? Select all that apply.

a. I need quiet time after art therapy today.
b. I will not yell during the community meeting.
c. I realize that I need help with my problems.
d. I will show up on time to take my medication.
e. I will talk to staff if I get angry instead of punching somebody.

Question 2

Which patient should be assessed most carefully for evidence of lithium toxicity? A patient taking lithium (Lithobid) and

a. indomethacin (Indocin).
b. risperidone (Risperdal).
c. ziprasidone (Geodon).
d. olanzapine (Zyprexa).

aruss1303 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, D, E
Norms are specific expectations of socially acceptable behavior intended to promote community living, such as behaving with civility during a community meeting, behaving in nonviolent ways, maintaining personal control, and accepting personal responsibility. The correct options are desirable behaviors related to norms rather than individual treatment goals.

Answer to Question 2

A
The combination of lithium and indomethacin is more likely to produce lithium toxicity than lithium and any other drug listed. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs reduce renal elimination of lithium, thereby increasing serum lithium levels.