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evelyn o bentley

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The family member of a client with paranoid schizophrenia asks the nurse about risperidone (Risperdal) and wants to know what symptoms should decrease as a result of this medication.
 
  Which symptoms should the nurse say will decrease as a result of Risperdal? A) Dreams of early childhood experiences.
  B) Dyslexia and difficulty reading.
  C) Feelings of urinary frequency.
  D) Delusions that the client is being followed by the FBI.

Question 2

The nurse knows that the primary goal of acting as a life coach for families is to:
 
  A) Self-evaluate. B) Work with other families.
  C) Improve family situations. D) Practice life skills.


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trampas

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

D

Answer to Question 2

C


evelyn o bentley

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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