A client with schizophrenia has developed tardive dyskinesia secondary to a psychotropic medication. When a family member asks the nurse if anything can be done to stop the symptoms, the nurse should explain:
1. The physician will probably order an anticholinergic medication to reduce the symptoms.
2. If the lowest effective dose of the medication is given, the symptoms could decrease.
3. Another atypical antipsychotic medication will be given that doesn't have these side effects.
4. If the antipsychotic medication is stopped, these symptoms are reversible.
Question 2
A client in the mental health unit is being evaluated for schizophrenia. In addition to the client's having hallucinations, the nurse identifies which observation that would support the diagnosis?
1. The client is convinced he is Elvis Presley.
2. The client has frequent outbursts of yelling and shouting.
3. The client has had symptoms for over 30 days.
4. The client refuses to eat or come out of his room.
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Human infants are like all other placental mammals, except they are born at a less developed state.
Heritability of Schizophrenia
Testing patellar reflex, client in a sitting position
Schizophrenia and the Brain
Relative lifetime risk of schizophrenia