Hallucinations would be considered a negative symptom for a patient with
schizophrenia. - ANSWER- False
A client is experiencing lip smacking, facial grimacing and protruding tongue
movements. These extrapyramidal side effects would accurately be documented as
which of the following? - ANSWER- Tardive dyskinesia
What should the nurse plan for after a session of ECT? - ANSWER- Reorientation to
time, place and person
How do families unintentionally contribute to the continuation of a member's substance
abuse behaviours? - ANSWER- They display defensive actions to excuse the behaviour
of the drug user; enabling them
A client recently has been diagnosed with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. Which
information should the nurse include in the education provided for the client and family
members? - ANSWER- Progressive memory loss occurs
what hormone responsible for lactation - ANSWER- prolactin
The nurse is explaining functions of the amniotic fluid to a prenatal class. Which
statement indicated that a class participant understands the function of amniotic fluid? -
ANSWER- It helps cushion the baby
The urine of a woman in her 2nd trimester of a pregnancy is found to contain glucose.
For which condition should she be tested? - ANSWER- Gestational diabetes
Preeclampsia - ANSWER- a condition involving high blood pressure
A woman with gestational diabetes will then have diabetes for the rest of their life. -
ANSWER- False
The nurse is concerned that a patient in labour is developing abuptio placentae. What
did the nurse assess in this patient? - ANSWER- Sharp fundal pain and discomfort
between contractions
A patient in her first trimester of pregnancy who is taking iron supplements for anemia is
experiencing constipation. What is the best advice the nurse can give her? - ANSWER-
Continue taking iron supplements, but increase fluids and high fibre foods; exercise
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