A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing disorganized speech and behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

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A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is experiencing disorganized speech and behavior. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement first?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The nurse anticipates the provider might prescribe which of the following medications?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A patient diagnosed with schizophrenia is taking clozapine. Which of the following side effects should the nurse monitor for in this patient?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder during the depressive phase. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The desired outcome for a patient experiencing insomnia is, 'Patient will sleep for a minimum of 5 hours nightly within 7 days.' At the end of 7 days, review of sleep data shows the patient sleeps an average of 4 hours nightly and takes a 2-hour afternoon nap. The nurse will document the outcome as

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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