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Foundations & Practice of Mental Health Nursing – Psychobiological Disorders provides a focused study resource covering foundational mental health nursing concepts and psychobiological disorders. This guide supports learners in reviewing psychiatric nursing principles, understanding psychobiological conditions, and reinforcing essential concepts related to mental health nursing practice. Ideal for organized study, concept review, and strengthening knowledge of psychiatric and psychobiological nursing topics.

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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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