A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. Which of
the following findings indicates that they client is in the residual phase of the
disorder?
a. No longer showing any noticeable negative symptoms
b. Experiencing regular delusions and hallucinations
c. Extended periods of disorganized thought and speech
d. Decline in symptoms of psychosis
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d. Decline in symptoms of psychosis
Rational: A nurse should expect a client who is in the residual phase of
schizophrenia to exhibit less severe and regular psychotic symptoms.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing psychosis and states that they are
the president of the United States. The nurse should identify that they client is
,experiencing which of the following?
a. Visual hallucinations
b. Auditory hallucinations
c. Disorganized speech
d. Delusions
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d. Delusions
Rational: The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing delusions.
Delusions are false beliefs that a client might have that cannot be
influenced by logic.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who is prescribed clozapine.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. This medication only treats negative symptoms
b. The medication takes full effect in one week
c. Weekly blood draws will need to be done while taking this medication
d. The medication requires the monitoring of red blood cells
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c. Weekly blood draws will need to be done while taking this medication
Rational: It is critical that the nurse discuss the need for weekly blood
draws. Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis and place the client at risk for
infection. The client should report manifestations of infection to the
provider immediately.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a SMI and has been recently released from
prison. Which of the following factors related to being released from a prison
increases the client's risk of relapsing?
, a. Experiencing medication adverse effects
b. Inability to find housing
c. Continued physical impairment
d. Being the victim of a violent crime
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b. Inability to find housing
Rational: Clients who have recently been released from prison can struggle
to secure housing and employment. These risk factors can increase the
client's chance of relapsing after release.
A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 22 year old client who was found
wandering in the street. Which of the following manifestations suggests the client is
experiencing positive symptoms of psychosis?
a. Clanging speech
b. Positive toxicology screen for opioids
c. Flat affect
d. Large bruise to right side of face
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a. Clanging speech
Rational: Clanging speech reflects disorganized thought and speech
patterns. This is a positive symptom of psychosis.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for schizophrenia spectrum
disorder. Which of the following is used to determine a diagnosis for schizophrenia?
a. Reality testing
b. Laboratory testing
the following findings indicates that they client is in the residual phase of the
disorder?
a. No longer showing any noticeable negative symptoms
b. Experiencing regular delusions and hallucinations
c. Extended periods of disorganized thought and speech
d. Decline in symptoms of psychosis
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d. Decline in symptoms of psychosis
Rational: A nurse should expect a client who is in the residual phase of
schizophrenia to exhibit less severe and regular psychotic symptoms.
A nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing psychosis and states that they are
the president of the United States. The nurse should identify that they client is
,experiencing which of the following?
a. Visual hallucinations
b. Auditory hallucinations
c. Disorganized speech
d. Delusions
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d. Delusions
Rational: The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing delusions.
Delusions are false beliefs that a client might have that cannot be
influenced by logic.
A nurse is providing discharge instructions for a client who is prescribed clozapine.
Which of the following information should the nurse include?
a. This medication only treats negative symptoms
b. The medication takes full effect in one week
c. Weekly blood draws will need to be done while taking this medication
d. The medication requires the monitoring of red blood cells
Give this one a try later!
c. Weekly blood draws will need to be done while taking this medication
Rational: It is critical that the nurse discuss the need for weekly blood
draws. Clozapine can cause agranulocytosis and place the client at risk for
infection. The client should report manifestations of infection to the
provider immediately.
A nurse is caring for a client who has a SMI and has been recently released from
prison. Which of the following factors related to being released from a prison
increases the client's risk of relapsing?
, a. Experiencing medication adverse effects
b. Inability to find housing
c. Continued physical impairment
d. Being the victim of a violent crime
Give this one a try later!
b. Inability to find housing
Rational: Clients who have recently been released from prison can struggle
to secure housing and employment. These risk factors can increase the
client's chance of relapsing after release.
A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 22 year old client who was found
wandering in the street. Which of the following manifestations suggests the client is
experiencing positive symptoms of psychosis?
a. Clanging speech
b. Positive toxicology screen for opioids
c. Flat affect
d. Large bruise to right side of face
Give this one a try later!
a. Clanging speech
Rational: Clanging speech reflects disorganized thought and speech
patterns. This is a positive symptom of psychosis.
A nurse is caring for a client who is being evaluated for schizophrenia spectrum
disorder. Which of the following is used to determine a diagnosis for schizophrenia?
a. Reality testing
b. Laboratory testing
