Author Question: Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients? (Select ... (Read 54 times)

809779 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

Which of the following are valid nursing interventions in treating schizophrenic patients? (Select all that apply)

A.
Do not reinforce hallucinations, delusions, or illusions.
B.
Provide a stimulating environment for the patient to provide distraction.
C.
Keep communication simple.
D.
Promote the patient's problem-solving skills.
E.
Emphasize behavior that is appropriate to the situation.
F.
Encourage the patient to confront stressful situations.

Question 2

Antipsychotics are used to treat schizophrenia and other acute psychotic behavior. Typical antipsychotic agents treat these symptoms (select all that apply):

A.
The negative symptoms of schizophrenia
B.
Hallucinations
C.
Delusions
D.
Social Withdrawal
E.
Suspiciousness

Joy Chen · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
These responses reinforce reality without creating more stress for the patient, which would be the case in promoting more stimulation, problem solving, and confrontation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, E
Typical antipsychotic agents treat the positive symptoms of schizophrenia. Positive symptoms are those that are found among people with schizophrenia but not present among those who do not have the disorder.