Exam 24: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

If clozapine (Clozaril)therapy is being considered,the nurse should evaluate which laboratory test to establish a baseline for comparison in order to recognize a potentially life-threatening side effect?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is slow to respond and appears to be listening to unseen others.Which medication should a nurse expect a physician to order to address this type of symptom?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states,"Can't you hear him? It's the devil.He's telling me I'm going to hell." Which is the most appropriate nursing reply?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia states,"My psychiatrist is out to get me.I'm sad that the voice is telling me to stop him." What symptom is the client exhibiting,and what is the nurse's legal responsibility related to this symptom?

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia is prescribed clozapine (Clozaril).Which client symptoms related to the side effects of this medication should prompt a nurse to intervene immediately?

A client states,"I hear voices that tell me that I am evil." Which outcome related to these symptoms should the nurse expect this client to accomplish by discharge?

A client diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder is admitted for social skills training.Which information should be taught by the nurse?

A 16-year-old client diagnosed with schizophrenia experiences command hallucinations to harm others.The client's parents ask a nurse,"Where do the voices come from?" Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

Laboratory results reveal elevated levels of prolactin in a client diagnosed with schizophrenia.When assessing the client,the nurse should expect to observe which symptoms? Select all that apply.

A client diagnosed with schizophrenia takes an antipsychotic agent daily.Which assessment finding should a nurse immediately report to the client's attending psychiatrist?