A Patient Who Has Been Immobile Since Sustaining Injuries in a Motor

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been immobile since sustaining injuries in a motor vehicle accident complains of constipation.The nurse encourages him to consume 8 to 10 eight-ounce glasses of fluid daily.Which fluids should the patient avoid because of the diuretic effect? Select all that apply.

• A) Cranberry juice
• B) Water
• C) Coffee
• D) Ginger ale
• E) Tea

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Definitions:

Conventional Antipsychotic

Conventional Antipsychotic refers to the first generation of antipsychotic drugs used primarily to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Parkinsonian Symptoms

Symptoms similar to those found in Parkinson’s disease. Patients with schizophrenia who take antipsychotic medications may display one or more of these symptoms.

Auditory Hallucinations

The experience of hearing sounds or voices that do not have an external source, often associated with mental health disorders like schizophrenia.

Traditional Antipsychotic Medication

Older class of drugs used to treat psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia, by blocking dopamine receptors.