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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome is a potentially fatal reaction to antipsychotic therapy. What
signs and symptoms of this syndrome should the nurse identify? Select all that apply.
1 Jaundice
2 Diaphoresis
3 Hyperrigidity
4 Hyperthermia
5 Photosensitivity
Diaphoresis
Hyperridgidity
Hyperthermia
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A client is admitted with a conversion disorder. What is the primary nursing intervention?
1 Talking about the physical problems
2 Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
3 Explaining how stress caused the physical symptoms
4 Focusing on the client's concerns regarding the symptoms
Exploring ways to verbalize feelings
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A client on a psychiatric unit who has been hearing voices is receiving a neuroleptic
medication for the first time. The client takes the cup of water and the pill and stares at them.
What is the most therapeutic statement the nurse can make?
1
"You have to take your medicine."
2
"This is the medication that your doctor ordered."
3
"This will help you not to hear the voices. It will only work if you take it."
4
"There must be a reason that you don't want to take your medicine."
This will help you nor hear the voices. It will only work if you take it.
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