suspicious of others, magical thinking, eccentric behavior, paranoia, relationship deficits preoccupation with rules and details, hoarding, ritualistic behavior...
“I should be warm and friendly to put the client at ease.” “I can reassure the client that he is in a safe environment.” “Puzzles or word games are good activit...
residual schizophrenia paranoid schizophrenia catatonic schizophrenia disorganized schizophrenia undifferentiated schizophrenia
administers medications as ordered uses gentle touch to reassure the client tells the client that others see or hear what he does distracts the client by placin...
It is not therapeutic; it implies that the nurse is not listening. It encourages the client to keep her feelings to herself. It allows the client time to think ...
“Why are you worried about such a minor procedure?” “We can call the doctor and cancel the surgery if you would prefer.” “It’s normal to be afraid of something ...
The termination stage begins with the initial group meeting. Members’ feelings about their accomplishments are explored in the working stage. During the working...
a client in a halo vest following an automobile accident a child with severe autism who is having a tonsillectomy a teenager who broke her leg during cheerleade...
The process of grief is detrimental to physical and emotional health. Age, gender, and culture are a few factors that influence the grieving process. The nurse ...
The nurse explains signs and symptoms that indicate death is near. The nurse explains to the client and family what to expect during the final phase of the illn...