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When assessing intellectual functioning, the nurse must consider the client’s level of formal education as well as the presence of any abnormal sensory experiences or misperceptions. Based upon this information, the nurse knows that the actively psychotic patient will respond BEST to which of the following forms of  communication?  

The client diagnosed with schizophrenia is being discharged and needs education about prescribed medications. Since the client is taking Clozapine (Clozaril), the nurse teaches the client to immediately notify the physician if they experience which of the following?    

Which is true about an individual who is Rh-negative?

Mood and affect are significant components of the psychosocial assessment. Mood is defined by the client’s emotional state.  How is the client’s affect determined?

A nurse is caring for a client who smokes and has lung cancer. The client reports, “I’m coughing because I have that cold that everyone has been getting”. The nurse should identify that the client is using which of the following defense mechanisms?  

 What is the correct sequence for differentiation of a red blood cell?

While conducting the interview, as the nurse you understand the need to establish a reasonable distance to commence therapeutic communication with clients. The client begins moving closer during the interview. Of the following, which is considered the scientifically proven reason for establishing distance guidelines?      

The client diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia is preoccupied. He is pacing back and   forth in the hall, periodically looking to his right side, clenching his fist and saying, “I told you to go away.”  What should be the nurse’s IMMEDIATE plan of action at this time?                

According to Freud, ego defense mechanisms are methods of attempting to protect the self and cope with basic drives, emotionally painful thoughts, feelings, or events. Which of the following would be considered ego defense mechanisms? Select ALL that apply.  

A patient who has schizoaffective disorder is being treated with Lithium Carbonate (Lithobid). He repeatedly resists his medication based on his fine hand tremors as proof   of drug poisoning. Which nursing intervention addresses BOTH the patient’s need to comply with treatment and patient rights?