A Client Has Been Ordered a Phenothiazine Medication as Part

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client has been ordered a phenothiazine medication as part of his treatment regimen for a psychiatric disorder. Because he is taking the medication for this purpose, the nurse will prepare a dosage of medication that is:

• A) larger than the dose he would take for vomiting.
• B) smaller than the dose he would take for vomiting.
• C) equal to the amount that he would take for vomiting.
• D) smaller than the dose for vomiting and given by injection.

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Belief Perseverance

The tendency to maintain one's beliefs even in the face of evidence that contradicts them.

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Beliefs

Cognitive attitudes towards the truth or falsity of propositions, influencing perceptions and behavior.

Mental Set

A framework for thinking about a problem based on prior experience and perception, which can sometimes hinder the ability to see alternative solutions.