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The diagnosis of catatonic disorder due to another medical condition is made when the client's medical history, physical examination, or laboratory findings provide evidence that symptoms are directly attributed to which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
-Epilepsy
-Hypothyroidism
-Hyperadrenalism
-Encephalitis
-Hyperaphia
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The diagnosis of catatonic disorder due to another medical condition is made when the client's medical history, physical examination, or laboratory findings provide evidence that symptoms are directly attributed to which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
-Epilepsy
-Hypothyroidism
-Hyperadrenalism
-Encephalitis
-Hyperaphia
-Epilepsy
-Hypothyroidism
-Hyperadrenalism
-Encephalitis
A male client diagnosed with vascular neurocognitive disorder (NCD) is discharged to home under the care of his wife. Which information should cause the nurse to question the client's safety?
-The client smokes one pack of cigarettes per day.
-The client has worked the nightshift his entire career.
-His wife works from home in telecommunication.
-His wife has minimal family support.
The client smokes one pack of cigarettes per day
A client diagnosed with chronic alcohol addiction is being discharged from an inpatient treatment facility after detoxification. Which client outcome, related to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), would be most appropriate for a nurse to discuss with the client during discharge teaching?
-To immediately attend AA meetings at least weekly.
-To seek appropriate deterrent medications through AA.
-To rely on an AA sponsor to help control alcohol cravings.
-To incorporate family in AA attendance.
To immediately attend AA meetings at least weekly
A client with a history of cerebrovascular accident is brought to an emergency department experiencing memory problems, confusion, and disorientation. Based on this client's assessment data, on which medical diagnosis would the nurse focus the plan of care?
-Vascular neurocognitive disorder
-Delirium due to adverse effects of cardiac medications
-Alzheimer's disease
-Neurocognitive disorder due to Huntington's disease
Vascular neurocognitive disorder
Which conditions have been known to precipitate delirium in some individuals? (Select all that apply.)
-Febrile illness
-Seizures
-Migraine headaches
-Gallstones
-Temporomandibular joint syndrome
-Febrile illness
-Seizures
-Migraine headaches
A client diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease (AD) exhibits diminished cognitive functioning, verbal aggression upon experiencing frustration, and has a nursing diagnosis of inability to provide self-care. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
-Minimize environmental lighting.
-Explain the consequences for aggressive behaviors.
-Schedule structured daily routines.
-Organize a group activity to present reality.
Schedule structured daily routines
The nurse holds the hand of a client who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal. The nurse is assessing for which condition?
-Tachycardia
-Emotional strength
-Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
-Coarse tremors
Coarse tremors
The psychiatrist prescribes haloperidol (Haldol) 50 mg bid, benztropine (Cogentin) 1 mg prn, and zolpidem (Ambien) 10 mg at bedtime for a client with schizophrenia spectrum disorder. Which client behavior would warrant the nurse to administer benztropine?
-Tactile hallucinations
-Muscle rigidity
-Tardive dyskinesia
-Reports of hearing disturbing voices
Muscle rigidity
The nurse is caring for a client with schizophrenia spectrum disorder who is experiencing a flat affect, paranoid delusions, anhedonia, anergia, neologisms, and echolalia. Which statement correctly differentiates the client's positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
-Paranoid delusions, anhedonia, and anergia are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
-Paranoid delusions, anergia, and echolalia are negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
-Paranoid delusions, flat affect, and anhedonia are negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
-Paranoid delusions, neologisms, and echolalia are positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
Paranoid delusions, neologisms, and echolalia are positive symptoms of schizophrenia
Which client statement demonstrates positive progress toward recovery from a substance use disorder?
-"Taking those pills got out of control. It cost me my job, marriage, and children."
-"As a church deacon, my focus will now be on spiritual renewal."
-"I have completed detox and therefore am in control of my drug use."
-"When I can't control my cravings, I will faithfully attend Narcotic Anonymous."
"Taking those pills got out of control. It cost me my job, marriage, and children."