A client with schizophrenia says to the nurse, "A divine voice coming from space is
always telling me to go to New York." What is the best response of the nurse in this
situation?
A
"What else do they tell you?"
B
"I don't think what you are saying is true."
C
"Maybe they are real, but don't listen to them and try to avoid them."
D
"Even though the voices are real to you, I am unable to hear any voices speaking."
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, D
"Even though the voices are real to you, I am unable to hear any voices
speaking."
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client taking a benzodiazepine. Which
client statement would indicate a need for further follow-up instructions?
A
"I won't stop taking this medication abruptly, because there could be complications."
B
"I will not drink alcohol while taking this medication."
C
"I won't take extra doses of this drug because I can become addicted."
D
"I will need scheduled blood work in order to monitor for toxic levels of this drug."
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D
"I will need scheduled blood work in order to monitor for toxic levels of
this drug."
A client with schizophrenia says, "Something is always crawling inside my wrist. Can
you please take it out?" Which symptom does this behavior of the client indicate?
A
Loose association
B
Anhedonia
always telling me to go to New York." What is the best response of the nurse in this
situation?
A
"What else do they tell you?"
B
"I don't think what you are saying is true."
C
"Maybe they are real, but don't listen to them and try to avoid them."
D
"Even though the voices are real to you, I am unable to hear any voices speaking."
Give this one a try later!
, D
"Even though the voices are real to you, I am unable to hear any voices
speaking."
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client taking a benzodiazepine. Which
client statement would indicate a need for further follow-up instructions?
A
"I won't stop taking this medication abruptly, because there could be complications."
B
"I will not drink alcohol while taking this medication."
C
"I won't take extra doses of this drug because I can become addicted."
D
"I will need scheduled blood work in order to monitor for toxic levels of this drug."
Give this one a try later!
D
"I will need scheduled blood work in order to monitor for toxic levels of
this drug."
A client with schizophrenia says, "Something is always crawling inside my wrist. Can
you please take it out?" Which symptom does this behavior of the client indicate?
A
Loose association
B
Anhedonia
