Author Question: Certain psychiatric diagnoses are associated with stereotypes. Which of the following actions ... (Read 32 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Certain psychiatric diagnoses are associated with stereotypes. Which of the following actions ensures that the client's social identity is not discredited?

A) Refer to a client as a paranoid.
B) Refer to a client as a schizophrenic.
C) Refer to a client as X, who has a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
D) Refer to a client as delusional and psychotic.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to implement the prescription orders for a 13-year-old client with a mood disorder. The orders include gabapentin (Neurontin). The nurse should:

A) Instruct the client to remain on the medication for one year.
B) Call the prescriber.
C) Be concerned about an increase in suicidal behaviors.
D) Expect symptom improvement within three weeks.