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Jkov05

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A newly admitted client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia believes co-workers are out to get
  him and has stated he thinks two doctors on the unit are plotting to kill him. How does the client
  perceive the environment?
 
  a. Supportive
  b. Dangerous
  c. Disorganized
  d. Bizarre

Question 2

A client asks the nurse, What are neurotransmitters? My doctor says they are at the root of my
  problem.. The best reply would be
 
  a. You must feel relieved to know that your problem has a physical basis..
  b. It is a rather high-level concept to explain. Perhaps you should ask the doctor to
  tell you more..
  c. Neurotransmitters are substances we eat daily that influence the brain functions
  of memory and mood..
  d. Neurotransmitters are chemicals manufactured in the brain that are responsible
  for passing messages between brain cells..


ambernicolefink

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

B
The client sees his world as hostile and dangerous. This assessment is important because the nurse
can be more effective by using empathy to respond to the client. Data are not present to support any
of the other options.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Option D gives the most accurate information. Neurotransmitters are chemical substances that
function as neuromessengers. They are released from the axon terminal and diffuse across the
synapse and attach to specialized receptors on the postsynaptic neuron. Option A does not answer
the client's question. Option B does not answer the client's question and is somewhat demeaning.
Option C provides untrue, misleading information.


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