Which Behaviour Indicates to the Nurse That the Patient Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which behaviour indicates to the nurse that the patient is experiencing information overload?

• A) Maintains eye contact
• B) Plays with hair
• C) Has fixed,narrowed eyes
• D) Remains focused on the topic of discussion

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitter

A chemical substance that is released by a transmitting neuron at the synapse and that alters the activity of a receiving neuron.

Anxiety

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Antipsychotic Drugs

Medications used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.