T2 schizophrenia Care Plans Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

Disturbed sensory perception: auditory/visual: interventions to get pt to discuss content of hallucinations Correct Answer 1) observe for signs of hallucinations 2) avoid touching 3) be accepting so they will share content 4) do not reinforce hallucinations 5) help pt understand connection btw anxiety and hallucinations 6) try to distract pt from hallucination 7) activities to get rid of hallucinations how to refer to hallucinations Correct Answer "the voices" not "they" so as to reinforce they don't exist ways and activities to distract pt from hallucinations Correct Answer 1) involvement in interpersonal activities and explanation of the actual situation 2) radio, TV 3) voice dismissal (Go away!) Disturbed sensory perception: auditory/visual: interventions to have pt recognize and verbalize that false ideas occur at times of increased anxiety Correct Answer 1) convey acceptance of client's need for the false belief, but indicate that you do not share it 2) do not argue or deny the belief. Use "reasonable doubt" 3) reinforce and focus on reality 4) treat suspicion ways to treat suspicion Correct Answer 1) use same staff as much as possible and keep all promises 2) avoid physical contact and warn when physical contact is necessary 3) avoid laughing, whispering, talking quietly around pt 4) provide canned food with can opener or serve food family style 5) mouth checks after meds 6) provide activities that encourage one-to-one w nurse or therapist 7) maintain an assertive, matter-of-fact, yet genuine approach reason to be assertive and matter-of-fact with suspicious pts Correct Answer don't understand and, thus, feel threatened by