A nursing instructor is teaching about the symptoms of ...

[jCorn1234]

A nursing instructor is teaching about the symptoms of agoraphobia. Which student statement indicates that learning has occurred?
 
  1. Onset of symptoms most commonly occurs in early adolescence and persists until midlife.
  2. Onset of symptoms most commonly occurs in the 20s and 30s and persists for many years.
  3. Onset of symptoms most commonly occurs in the 40s and 50s and persists until death.
  4. Onset of symptoms most commonly occurs after the age of 60 and persists for at least 6 years.

Question 2

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia receives fluphenazine decanoate (Prolixin Decanoate) from a home health nurse. The client refuses medication at one regularly scheduled home visit. Which nursing intervention is ethically appropriate?
 
  1. Allow the client to decline the medication and document the decision.
  2. Tell the client that if the medication is refused, hospitalization will occur.
  3. Arrange with a relative to add the medication to the client's morning orange juice.
  4. Call for help to hold the client down while the injection is administered.

[sierrahalpin]

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: The onset of the symptoms of agoraphobia most commonly occurs in the 20s and 30s and persists for many years.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: It is ethically appropriate for the nurse to allow the client to decline the medication and provide accurate documentation. The client's right to refuse treatment should be upheld, unless the refusal puts the client or others in harm's way.

[jCorn1234]

Great answer, keep it coming

[ryhom]

TYSM