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A nurse is caring for a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse should expect the client to exhibit which of the following manifestations? (Select all that apply.)

Repeats the words of others when speaking

Speaks in word salad

Expresses interest in ADLs (Activities of Daily Living)

Has a blunt affect

Experiences delusions

Answer and Explanation

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

A. Echolalia, or repeating the words of others, can be a manifestation of schizophrenia.

B. Word salad, or a jumble of incoherent words and phrases, can occur in schizophrenia.

C. Expressing interest in ADLs is not typically associated with schizophrenia and may indicate a different mental health state.

D. A blunt affect, or reduced emotional expression, is a common symptom of schizophrenia.

E. Delusions, or fixed false beliefs, are a hallmark symptom of schizophrenia.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Beef liver - Beef liver is high in cholesterol and should be limited in the diet of someone with increased cholesterol levels.

B. Egg whites - Egg whites are low in cholesterol and can be a good source of protein for someone with increased cholesterol levels. It's the yolk of the egg that contains most of the cholesterol, so recommending egg whites is a good choice.

C. Steamed clams - Clams are low in cholesterol, but they are high in sodium, which may not be recommended for someone with increased cholesterol levels, depending on their overall dietary needs.

D. Broiled lobster - Lobster is high in cholesterol and should be limited in the diet of someone with increased cholesterol levels.

A. Clear fluid drainage from the nares B. Report of pain around the eyes C. Dried blood in the mouth D. Mandibular asymmetry

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Clear fluid drainage from the nares, especially if it is continuous or persistent, may indicate a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which can occur with a skull fracture.

B. Pain around the eyes is more commonly associated with a nasal fracture or orbital fracture, rather than a skull fracture.

C. Dried blood in the mouth may indicate nasal bleeding but does not necessarily indicate a skull fracture.

D. Mandibular asymmetry may indicate a jaw fracture or injury but is not typically associated with a skull fracture.

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