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TFauchery

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on: Jul 11, 2018
In communicating bad news about a diagnosis to an older patient, the nurse should do which of the following first?
 
  a. find out what the patient wants to know
  b. communicate the news gently
  c. find out what the patient knows
  d. respond to feelings

Question 2

The nurse is providing a psychotropic medication to an older patient. Which adverse effects of this medication might occur with this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Dystonia
  2. Akathisia
  3. Delusions
  4. Tardive dyskinesia
  5. Schizophreniform disorder


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

1,2,4
Rationale: Dystonia is an extrapyramidal symptom that can occur at any time from the first few days of treatment to years later.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Wow, this really help

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