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arivle123

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on: Jul 11, 2018
What would be the most effective intervention by the nurse when a patient with a cognitive disorder begins to exhibit delusional behavior as a result of excessive stimulation?
 
  a. Medicate with a psychoactive drug such as lorazepam or diazepam.
  b. Send the patient to his or her room for time out.
  c. Remind the patient that acting out behavior will not be tolerated.
  d. Distract the patient with a quiet activity.

Question 2

Antipsychotic medication can be prescribed to control which of the following?
 
  a. Disruptive verbal behavior
  b. Constant yelling and hitting others
  c. Hallucinations
  d. Disorientation


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olivia_paige29

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

ANS: D
Distraction with a quiet activity and with interpersonal contact frequently distracts the patient and allows the nurse to regain control.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The current Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) prohibits the use of antipsychotic drugs to control nonaggressive behavior. However, antipsychotic drugs may be prescribed for the control of constant yelling and hitting others.


arivle123

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

strudel15

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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