You do the intake assessment on a young female patient in the ...

[fahad]

You do the intake assessment on a young female patient in the clinic and you notice hand tremors. Her chart indicates that she started on chlorpromazine (Thorazine) following her last visit 2 weeks ago. Your first action is:
 
  A) Report the symptom to the doctor immediately.
  B) Teach her finger-strengthening exercises.
  C) Tell her to stop taking the medication immediately.
  D) Inform her that this happens and not to worry.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to assess a new client with a neuropsychiatric disorder. As a strategy to maintain the client's sense of self-determination, the nurse begins the mental status assessment with:
 
  A) The health care team present.
  B) The client only, for primary data.
  C) An ADL demonstration.
  D) Family members present.

[laurnthompson]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D

[fahad]

TYSM

[miss.ashley]

Excellent