Therapeutic Environment
Frequent inpatient readmissions occur due to relapse of psychological symptoms. This is referred to as what?
recidivism
Client can take prescribed lyrica (pregabalin) without an anxiety disorder for treatment of what?
neuropathic pain
What therapeutic techniques (3) supports effective communication between client and nurse?
listening, silence and reflection
Male client with schizophrenia that is homeless. Admits himself to inpatient setting. Due to his situation including loss of job, what dimension of hope will he have difficulty with?
contextual
Therapeutic touch as a relaxation technique is used for a client with what disorder?
depression
Paranoid schizophrenic client won't take their medicine stating about it being poisoned. What action would the nurse take?
administer meds in unit dose packaging so that she can open the packages herself
Client is taking lithium, what does the nurse need to educate the client on monitoring what in their diet?
sodium
Characteristics of a therapeutic relationship (4)
acceptance, rapport, genuineness, and therapeutic use of self
What is the term associated with use of antipsychotic use that presents with s/s of repetitious, involuntary muscle movements in the face and extremities
tardive dyskinesia
common causes (4) for noncompliance in the plan of care
financial concerns, lack of support by family, inability to understand treatment plan and lack of access to treatment services
Client with schizophrenia is withdrawing from reality but is not a safety risk at this time to himself or others. What should the nurse include in monitoring the client?
safety of client and assess for additional symptoms of schizophrenia while keeping trust
What is the main task during the preparation phase of nurse-client relationship?
to gather and review all possible information regarding the client
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) includes what side effects of antipsychotic medication
muscle rigidity, high fever, unstable vital signs, confusion and agitation