PN Mental Health (With complete solution)

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) correct answers brain stimulation therapies nonpharmacological tx. for mental health disorders. It is used when medicine no longer works 3x a wk for a total of 6-12 treatments obtain informed consent Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Post care correct answers position the client on his side to facilitate drainage and prevent aspiration, Monitor client's ability to and gag reflex client is usually ready for transfer 30-60min. after procedure Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Complications correct answers short term memory, confusion, and disorientation can occur immediately after procedure and persist for several wks provide adequate orientation, safe environment, and assist w/ personal hygiene schizophrenia ( positive symptom) correct answers the manifestation of things are not normally present. these are the most easily identified symptoms: - Hallucination, bizarre behavior ( walking backward constantly) - delusion, alteration on speech schizophrenia ( negative symptoms) correct answers the absence of things that are normally present. these symptoms are more difficult to treat successfully than positive symptoms > affect= usually blunted facial expression never changes > alogia= proverty of though/speech. a mumble or bulge respond > anergia= lack of energy > anhedonia= lack of pleasure or joy. indifferent to things that make other people happy > avolotion= lack of motivation, hygiene schizophrenia ( cognitive manifestation) correct answers problem w/ thinking make it difficult for the client to live independently > distorted thinking > inability to make decisions, memory deficit > poor problem solving ability > long term memory, working memory ( inability to follow) schizophrenia ( Effective manifestation) correct answers manifestations involving emotions > hopelessness > suicidal schizophrenia correct answers A psychotic disorder involving distortions in thoughts, perceptions, and/or emotions. disorder characterized by hallucinations and delusions severe disturbances in thinking, mood, awareness, and behavior too much dopamine