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nmorano1

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A novice nurse on an inpatient psychiatric unit says to a colleague, My newest patient has been diagnosed with schizophreni
 
  a. At least I won't have to monitor for a suicide risk. Select the colleague's most accurate response.
  a. Our structured milieu provides a safe environment for all patients, regardless of their suicide risk.
  b. Delusions usually protect a patient with schizophrenia from thinking about suicide.
  c. Suicide is a higher risk for adolescents than for patients with schizophrenia.
  d. Any mental illness substantially increases the risk of suicide.

Question 2

A patient who is to be discharged on a maintenance dose of lithium should be taught to report which symptoms/signs immediately?
 
  a. Large amounts of dilute urine and blurred vision
  b. Nasal congestion and dry mouth
  c. Muscle stiffness and anorexia
  d. Drowsiness and sweating


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amy.lauersdorf90

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

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Up to 15 of patients with schizophrenia and other mental illnesses die from suicide, more than adolescents or older adults. Delusions offer no protection.

Answer to Question 2

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Patients must be taught the difference between symptoms of minor toxicity and those of major toxicity, such as giddiness, tinnitus, blurred vision, dilute urine, and ataxia.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Correct answers!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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