This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: The nurse is administering medications to a client with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The ... (Read 62 times)

darbym82

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 570
on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse is administering medications to a client with a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia. The nurse would expect to see which medication ordered for this client?
 
  a. Lithium
  b. Depakene
  c. Neurontin
  d. Risperdal

Question 2

The nurse has been assigned to care for a newly admitted client. As she conducts a mental status interview, she observes the client's state of hygiene, grooming, manner of dress, and facial expressions.
 
  The nurse is gathering data about the client's 1. affect.
  2. appearance.
  3. attention span.
  4. emotional judgment.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Beatricemm

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 323
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication that is used for schizophrenia. The other options are all antimanic medications.

Answer to Question 2

2
The general description category includes everything that can readily be observed about a client, such as physical characteristics, dress, facial expressions, motor activity, speech, and reactions.


darbym82

  • Member
  • Posts: 570
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

bigcheese9

  • Member
  • Posts: 333
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.

Did you know?

More than 50% of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly known as "cold sores" or "fever blisters." The herpes virus can be active on the skin surface without showing any signs or causing any symptoms.

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.

Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax. Nurse bees tending to brood in cells both open and capped with beeswax.
C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
Nurse's hand over patients abdomen Nurse's hand over patients abdomen
Cortical Gray Matter in Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Schizophrenia Cortical Gray Matter in Monozygotic Twins Discordant for Schizophrenia
Medications and Medical Conditions Associated with Anxiety Medications and Medical Conditions Associated with Anxiety
Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back. Using small, circular strokes, exfoliate the client’s neck and back.
Video: Polymerase chain reaction PCR - Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library