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madam-professor

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A client with schizophrenia is admitted to the inpatient unit. He does not speak when spoken to but has been observed talking to himself on occasion. At this time, the priority goal for this client is to:
 
  A) Establish a trusting relationship with the nurse.
  B) Have the client express his feelings freely.
  C) Increase the client's socialization with others.
  D) Increase the client's reality orientation.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client in the emergency room when it is determined that the client is not having a heart attack but is suffering from a panic attack. The nurse assessing this client should begin the interview with:
 
  A) How are you feeling now that you are lying down?
  B) What did you experience prior to and during the attack?
  C) Do you think that you are able to drive home?
  D) What do you think caused you to feel this way?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback: The client needs to be oriented to reality before he can participate in other therapeutic activities. Answers A, B, and C are not priority goals for this patient right now.

Answer to Question 2

B


madam-professor

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
No problemo


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