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ENagel

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Because of the high incidence of violence among psychiatric clients, nurses in psychiatric units commonly have violence-intervention protocols. Which intervention would be contraindicated as part of such a protocol?
 
  A) Administration of psychotropic medication
  B) Soothing the client by stroking an arm or shoulder
  C) Application of leather restraints
  D) Observation for symptoms of the prodromal syndrome

Question 2

A patient with schizophrenia repeatedly asks for directions and the time of day. The nurse should:
 
  a. repeat the information in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.
  b. write out the information so the patient can easily refer to it.
  c. share that the habit of frequent questioning is annoying and should be avoided.
  d. initially provide the facts and then remind the patient that the question was already asked.


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eliasc0401

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

B

Answer to Question 2

A
The person with schizophrenia has brain malfunction resulting in poor memory and attention. The information should be repeated as often as necessary in a kind, matter-of-fact manner.


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Wow, this really help

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