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abarnes

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on: Jul 19, 2018
The nurse writing a discharge summary for a patient should include achievements as well as
 
  a. care plan updates.
  b. a list of patient strengths.
  c. effective nursing interventions.
  d. outcomes that still need to be addressed.

Question 2

Which drug would a nurse expect to produce a favorable response for both positive and negative symptoms?
 
  a. Haloperidol (Haldol)
  b. Risperidone (Risperdal)
  c. Fluphenazine (Prolixin)
  d. Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)


isabelt_18

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

D
Information included in discharge summaries includes outcomes attained, outcomes still to be attained, discharge instructions, medication instructions, and follow-up appointments. The other items are not part of a discharge summary.

Answer to Question 2

B
Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic. It has proven to be effective in managing both positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia in many patients. The other drugs are traditional antipsychotics, all of which are more effective against positive symptoms.


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