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crazycityslicker

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The priority nursing intervention for a client diagnosed with catatonic schizophrenia includes which of the following?
 
  A) Leaving the client alone
  B) Administering the prescribed lithium carbonate (Lithane)
  C) Meeting the basic needs of the client
  D) Allowing the client to communicate feelings

Question 2

The client is experiencing extrapyramidal side effects from taking antipsychotic drugs. Which medication may be used to counteract these side effects?
 
  A) Haloperidol (Haldol)
  B) Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)
  C) Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
  D) Benztropine (Cogentin)


yeungji

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

C

Answer to Question 2

D


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crazycityslicker

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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Thank you


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