A client has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. The client lives alone and has not had a bath or been dressed for more than a week. The client's family wants him or her to live with them. A priority nursing diagnosis for this client is:
A) Altered Role Performance related to symptoms of schizophrenia.
B) Social Isolation related to auditory hallucinations.
C) Altered Family Processes related to psychosis.
D) Bathing/Hygiene Self-Care Deficit related to symptoms of schizophrenia.
Question 2
Nurses are often relieved after studying ethics, as ethical study can tell a nurse exactly how to behave in any given decision.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Cerebral Gray Matter and Schizophrenia
Sample client goals from the Wellness Massage Pyramid.
Use face cradle covers to prevent the client’s skin from touching the face cradle upholstery.
Measuring the client’s blood pressure
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position