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Jonathon continues to voice delusional ideation. Which of the following
interventions should the nurse plan to use to reduce his focus on delusional
thinking?
Focusing on feelings suggested by the delusion.
Jonathon has been prescribed Risperidone, 2 mg BD. The nurse would assess
neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) if the client had a
temperature reading of 38 degrees C.
Jonathon presents to the emergency department with a broken leg. He comments
to the nurse, "God told me he would protect me from harm, but the devil broke my
leg anyway". This statement would be included in a mental status examination in
which of the following categories?
Thought content.
Jonathon is observed muttering to himself and is hyper-vigilant. Which of the
following nursing diagnosis is most appropriate for this?
Disturbed sensory perception.
Substance dependence is different to substance abuse. Substance dependence
includes an acknowledgement of tolerance to the substance the person is using.
Tolerance can be described as.......