A patient begins therapy with a first generation antipsychotic medication. What teaching should a nurse provide related to the drug's strong dopaminergic effect?

A) Chew sugarless gum.
B) Increase dietary fiber.
C) Arise slowly from bed.
D) Report muscle stiffness.

What is the focus of priority nursing care for the period immediately after a patient has an electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) treatment?

A) Supporting physiologic stability
B) Reducing disorientation and confusion
C) Monitoring pupillary responses
D) Assisting the patient to plan for the future

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia says, "High heat. Last time here. Did you get a coat?" What type of verbalization is evident?

A) Neologism
B) Idea of reference
C) Thought broadcasting
D) Associative looseness

A nurse is providing nursing care to a group of patients. Which actions are direct care interventions? (Select all that apply.)

A) Ambulating a patient
B) Inserting a feeding tube
C) Performing resuscitation
D) Documenting wound care
E) Teaching about medications

An elderly patient has been taking high doses of antibiotics and is experiencing a sudden loss of hearing.The nurse should contact the health care provider and do what else?

A) Stop antibiotic use until the physician responds.
B) Tell the patient that older patients often lose low-frequency hearing.
C) Explain that hearing loss usually occurs with thinning of the eardrum.
D) Assure the patient that rapid hearing loss is normal in the elderly.