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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 C

Explanation

A. "Rub your child's gums with an aspirin tablet before bedtime." - Aspirin is not recommended for children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome, a potentially fatal condition.

B. "Place an amber teething necklace on your child before bedtime." - Amber teething necklaces pose a choking hazard and are not recommended for infants.

C. "Administer acetaminophen drops to your child before bedtime." - Acetaminophen is a safe and effective pain reliever for infants and can help alleviate discomfort associated with teething, which may improve sleep.

D. "Apply a teething product containing benzocaine to your child's gums before bedtime." -

Benzocaine-containing products are not recommended for infants due to the risk of methemoglobinemia, a potentially life-threatening condition.

A. The client follows the nurse's simple instructions. B. The client apologizes for their aggressive behavior. C. The client requests that the restraints be removed. D. The client maintains eye contact while talking with the nurse.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

- Rationale for A: Following simple instructions indicates that the client is cooperative and may no longer pose a threat to themselves or others, which is a primary consideration for the removal of restraints. It shows the client's ability to understand and comply with directions, suggesting they are in a calmer state of mind. This behavioral change is a positive sign of regained control, making it safe to consider restraint removal.
- Rationale for B: While an apology may show remorse, it does not necessarily indicate that the client has calmed down or that they can safely interact without the restraints. Apologies can be driven by various motivations and do not reliably demonstrate a change in the risk of aggression.
- Rationale for C: A request to have restraints removed is not sufficient evidence of reduced risk. The client's desire to be unrestrained does not equate to a behavioral change that would justify removal, as it does not assess the client's current mental state or potential for aggression.
- Rationale for D: Maintaining eye contact is a positive social behavior but does not directly correlate with the client's potential for aggression or their ability to be safely managed without restraints. It is not a definitive indicator of the client's readiness to have restraints removed.

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