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Which of the following represents the correct order of assessment for the EMT during the primary assessment from start to end?

The nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) manifested by frequent handwashing. The nurse notes the patient’s hands are severely dried and chapped. Which action by the nurse is contraindicated with this patient?

The nurse is assisting in the care of a patient admitted to a special unit for patients with eating disorders. Which nursing intervention is aimed at successful treatment?

A patient with schizophrenia calls the nurse into the room and says, “Help me! The books are on fire!” Which response by the nurse is best?

When is schizophrenia most likely to be diagnosed?

The nurse is making a home visit to an older adult patient who requires a dressing change for a recent surgery. The nurse notices that the patient seems unusually confused and disoriented. Which assessment is most likely to aid the nurse in making a determination for the patient’s change in mental status?

A young parent is angry with the mess a child created in the child’s room. The parent isolates the child in the room until the mess is cleaned up. About 20 minutes later, the parent enters the room and offers milk and cookies. Which ego defense mechanism is the parent using?

The nurse is providing care for a patient with symptoms of tardive dyskinesia from major tranquilizers. Which treatment does the nurse anticipate?

Your first goal in the care of a patient with an eating disorder is:

This schizophrenic patient has been taking Prolixin for 6 months. She now is experiencing extrapyramidal symptoms (EPS). Which medication is most likely to be added?