A Client Diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder Is Pacing the Milieu

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with Brief Psychotic Disorder is pacing the milieu and occasionally punches the wall.Which is the initial nursing action?

• A)Assertively instruct the client to stop punching the wall.
• B)Encourage the client to write down feelings in a journal.
• C)With the help of staff,initiate seclusion protocol.
• D)Ensure adequate physical space between the nurse and the client.

Comprehend the scope and focus of social psychology.

Understand the self-serving bias and its impact on self-perception and behavior.

Recognize the fundamental attribution error and its effects on judgment.

Understand the influence of cultural differences on attributions and social behavior.

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Definitions:

Human Genome Project

An international scientific research project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of the human species.

Gene Function

The specific biological role of a gene or how its expression affects the phenotype, including its biochemical function, impact on cellular processes, and contribution to the trait or disease.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of components within a system, organization, or physical entity.

Dysfunction

A deviation from the norms of social behavior in a way that is harmful to the functioning of a group or society.