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809779 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse teaches patients about nonpharmacological techniques for pain management. The nurse determines learning has occurred when the patients make which statement(s)?

1. Nonpharmacological techniques are a good adjunct to pharmacotherapy.
2. Nonpharmacological techniques have not reached mainstream yet.
3. Nonpharmacological techniques may be used in place of drugs.
4. Nonpharmacological techniques include an aerobic exercise.
5. Nonpharmacological techniques are not usually valued by nurses.

Question 2

While conducting a health history, the nurse notes that the patient is demonstrating positive signs of schizophrenia. What did the nurse assess in this patient?

1. Disorganized sentence structure
2. Kicking the nurse
3. Not responding to questions
4. Difficulty following instructions
5. Stating that God wants the patient to go home

Natalie4ever · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3
Rationale: Nonpharmacological techniques may be used in place of drugs, or as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy. An aerobic exercise is not considered a nonpharmacological technique for relief of pain. Nonpharmacological techniques have reached mainstream and are commonly used. Nonpharmacological techniques are valued and used by most nurses.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Disorganized speech is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 2: Combativeness is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 3: Lack of responsiveness is a negative symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 4: Difficulty following instructions is not a positive symptom of schizophrenia.
Rationale 5: A delusion is a positive symptom of schizophrenia.