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Melani1276

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse performing a mental status examination wants to assess for hallucinations. The nurse should ask
 
  a. Can you tell me where you are now?
  b. Do you hear or see things when others don't?
  c. Do your moods shift more than those of other people?
  d. What would you do if you found a stamped, addressed letter on the floor?

Question 2

A patient who takes a traditional antipsychotic medication says, I feel shaky and very warm. The patient is diaphoretic. The nurse anticipates that the health care provider will prescribe
 
  a. olanzapine (Zyprexa).
  b. dantrolene (Dantrium).
  c. benztropine (Cogentin).
  d. chlorpromazine (Thorazine).


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Tabitha_2016

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

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Hallucinations are false sensory perceptions. The correct answer directly inquires about possible hallucinations. The other options seek information about other aspects of the MSE.

Answer to Question 2

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Dantrolene is a drug of choice for treating NMS. It is a direct-acting skeletal muscle relaxant that will be administered for 8 to 12 days after improvement.


Melani1276

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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