Deck 3 Flashcards
When a client states that someone is trying to kill them, the nurse should do what?
Redirect from the client’s delusions, to the clients fears
Promote a therapeutic relationship by using what kind of communication?
Use neutral and non-threatening communication. (talk to them calmly, neutrally, talk it out)
The nurse should always do what with potentially life threatening issues?
Report
Components of a relapse prevention plan
Ask them about hallucinations, ask them to tell you more, and always have a relapse prevention plan
What do you say to a client’s parent that feels guilty that the client has schizophrenia?
”I understand what you’re saying”, “It’s not your fault” (get more information on prevention/ triggers)
With a client who has mania you should what?
Always be placed in a quiet location/private room. Don’t restrain unless ordered
Ideas of reference
what was present, what covered this, what contributed to this situation(schizophrenia)
A client can be kept in a hospital for how many hours if they harm themselves or others?
72 hours
When a client has severe depression you should what?
Spend time sitting with the client (Deescalate the client and sit there)
Associative looseness
their ideas do not connect, (gargle) language all over the place (schizophrenia)
Adverse effect of risperidone
Weight gain
Active negativism
do the opposite of what they’re told
Always encourage further dialogue. T/F
True
Neologism
Use of fictitious words that have meaning only to the client. Words that are not true, or made up
Thioridazine can cause what?
Agranulocytosis
Agranulocytosis
Infection-sores in mouth, throat and tired
Schizophrenia
A syndrome characterized by a group of psychotic behaviors. Speech disturbances include neologism. Disturbances include echolalia, clang association and word salad.
Alprazolam is used to treat
Anxiety
With clients who have a history of anger and aggression you always want to
deescalate the situation, recognize when client is having these feelings
Always demonstrate caring and concern with a client who is
Depressed-(attempt to be empathetic,listen to client/talk), (rest and diet are also important)
Always give simple information slowly and directly when a client comes in with what?
Depression
With a client who is depressed what would be considered an appropriate intervention?
Activity and rest
Give the client time to communicate when they are…
Depressed
Always take take statements in regards to suicide seriously. T/F
True
