The Client Has Been Placed on Risperdal

question 5

Multiple Choice

The client has been placed on Risperdal. He complains to the nurse of experiencing headaches. The highest priority action on the part of the nurse is to recognize that this is a(n) ________ the medication and call the physician.

• A) adverse reaction to
• B) expected side effect of
• C) life-threatening reaction to
• D) anaphylactic reaction to

Understand the stigma associated with mental illness and efforts toward de-stigmatization.

Recognize the role of biological, psychological, and social factors in the development and treatment of mental illnesses.

Explain the differences and characteristics of major mental health disorders.

Understand the concept of labeling in mental health and its impacts.

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Definitions:

Disenfranchised Grief

A sense of mourning which is not acknowledged or supported by societal norms, often because the relationship, loss, or griever does not conform to social expectations.

Sick Role

A sociological concept that describes the social expectations of behavior and rights of an individual identified as ill.

Talcott Parsons

An influential American sociologist known for his work on the theory of social action, systems theory, and for his contributions to structural functionalism.

Bereavement Role

The social and emotional functions a person undertakes following the loss of a loved one, including mourning and adapting to changes.