An appropriate intervention for a patient with an identified ...

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

An appropriate intervention for a patient with an identified nursing diagnosis of situa-tional low self-esteem would be:
 
  a. Providing large muscle activities to relieve stress
  b. Attempting to determine triggers to hallucinations
  c. Engaging patient in activities designed to permit success
  d. Encouraging verbalization of feelings in a safe environment

Question 2

Which assessment observation supports a patient's diagnosis of disorganized schizophre-nia?
 
  a. Reports suicidal ideations
  b. Last relapse was 6 years ago
  c. Consistent inappropriate laughing
  d. Believes that the government is out to get me

[yifu223]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All are useful interventions for a patient with schizophrenia; however, engaging the patient in specifically designed activities is the only option that addresses improving self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The presence of disorganization and inappropriate affect identifies this disorder as disor-ganized schizophrenia. The symptoms of residual schizophrenia have long periods of remis-sion. Schizoaffective disorder presents with severe mood disorders along with symptoms of schizophrenia. Paranoid schizophrenia is characterized by persecutory or grandiose delusions.

[eruditmonkey@yahoo.com]

Excellent

[alvinum]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it