25. A young patient with schizophrenia is standing in his pajamas next to the shower. The GP observes that he seems dazed and indecisive. The most helpful intervention would be to say:*1 pointA. “It’s time for you to take your shower.”B. “Take off your pajamas and step into the shower.”C. “Is something wrong?”D. “Why are you waiting to get into the shower?”

Jack has dementia and becomes combative with staff every time they try to assist him with his shower. They are requesting that he be started on an antipsychotic medication. What is the next step the team should take?Call his provider and ask for an order for a low dose of antipsychotic medication.Ask Jack or his representative if they would be agreeable to the medication.Talk to Jack and his representative about his preferences for bathing such as time, frequency, and method.Tell staff to talk to Jack about the importance of being clean and keep trying to give him showers.

Which is an important tip to follow when toileting a person with Alzheimer's disease?Keeping the door to the bathroom closedLimiting daily fluid intakeProviding easy-to-remove clothingStanding over them while toileting

Your patient has a history of epilepsy. While helping the patient to the restroom, the patient reports having this feeling of déjà vu and seeing spots in their visual field. Your next nursing action is to? aContinue assisting the patient to the restroom and let them sit down. bInitiate the emergency response system. cLay the patient down on their side with a pillow underneath the head. dAssess the patient’s medication history.

The nurse plans care for a crew member who is suspected of newly diagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. The nurse knows that questioning the client about the patient’s false ideas will elicit which of the following responses?Cause the patient to defend the idea.Help the patient clarify thoughts.Facilitate better communication.Lead to a breakdown of the defense.

13.  If a client were experiencing negative symptoms of schizophrenia, the GP would expect to see:*1 pointA. Flat affect and little speechB. Rigid postureC. Excessive purposeless movementsD. Inappropriate laughter14. Which defense mechanism is being used by a paranoid client who blames others for problems he is experiencing? *1 pointA. projectionB. displacementC. rationalizationD. intellectualization