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student77 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Select the best outcome for a nurse to include in the care plan for a withdrawn patient who says, I would like to have more friends. Within 3 days, the patient will

a. be more outgoing.
b. develop greater independence.
c. participate in one group activity.
d. increase socialization with others.

Question 2

A patient who takes a traditional antipsychotic medication says, I feel shaky and very warm. The patient is diaphoretic. The nurse should further assess for what complication?

a. Acute dystonia
b. Tardive dyskinesia
c. Drug-induced parkinsonism
d. NMS

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

Answer to Question 1

C
This outcome is behavioral, measurable, and related directly to the problem of social isolation. The other outcomes are neither measurable nor relevant to socialization.

Answer to Question 2

D
NMS is a relatively rare but serious reaction to antipsychotic therapy. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, fever, sweating, autonomic instability, altered levels of consciousness, and possible death. The data given in the scenario are not consistent with other options.