Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

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(^464) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified



  • Delusions

  • Auditory hallucinations


INTERPRETING TEST RESULTS



  • Diagnostic test normal.


TREATMENT



  • Antipsychotic medications:

    • clozapine

    • aripiprazole

    • ziprasidone

    • loxapine

    • risperidone

    • olanzapine

    • quetiapine

    • thiothixene



  • Psychotherapy.

  • Behavioral therapy.

  • Structured environment.


NURSING DIAGNOSIS



  • Impaired environmental interpretation syndrome

  • Disturbed thought process

  • Disturbed auditory sensory perception


NURSING INTERVENTION



  • Monitor medication intake.

  • Discuss patient response to therapy.

  • Discuss importance of medication compliance.

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