A client admitted with delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorder has the admitting diagno-sis schizophreniform disorder R/O organic pathology. Based on this information, the nurse can expect that the client will:
1. Undergo an MRI test
2. Have psychological testing
3. Have an immunologic assay performed
4. Participate in a dexamethasone suppression test
Question 2
A client who received chlorpromazine (Thorazine) for 15 years to treat schizophrenia developed tardive dyskinesia as evidenced by tongue thrusting and chewing motions.
The physician discontinued the chlorpromazine and prescribed Seroquel (quetiapine). As a result of this change, the nurse should carefully monitor for:
1. Development of pseudoparkinsonism
2. Development of dystonic reactions
3. Improvement in tardive dyskinesia
4. Worsening of anticholinergic symptoms
B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
A client is having an endoscopy performed by a physician who views the upper gastrointestinal intern
Key symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
Drugs for Bipolar Disorder
People with binge eating disorder often eat in secret
Position the client