Author Question: You find your schizophrenic patient sitting in a wet bed and singing nursery rhymes. What should you ... (Read 84 times)

geoffrey

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You find your schizophrenic patient sitting in a wet bed and singing nursery rhymes. What should you do?
 
  A.
  Scold the patient for wetting the bed.
  B.
  Help the patient clean up in a calm manner.
  C.
  Show the patient again where the bathroom is.
  D.
  Tell the patient his privileges will be withdrawn if this happens again.

Question 2

Your schizophrenic patient tells you he is suspicious that his doctor is trying to kill him. Which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
 
  A.
  Impaired verbal communication
  B.
  Disturbed thought processes
  C.
  Risk for violence
  D.
  Ineffective communication



covalentbond

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
This response offers reassurance and assistance. Responses A, C, and D all imply that the patient had control of his behavior.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Delusions are an example of disturbed thought processes.



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