A Client Diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Is Receiving Paliperidone

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder is receiving paliperidone (Invega) . Which symptoms should a nurse identify that warrant the need for this medication?

• A)Flat affect and anhedonia
• B)Persistent anorexia and 10 lb weight loss in 3 weeks
• C)Flashbacks of killing the enemy
• D)Distant and guarded relationships

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Definitions:

Electrical Impulse

A rapid surge of electrical energy that travels through neurons, facilitating nerve signaling in the body.

AV Node

The atrioventricular node, a critical component of the heart's electrical system responsible for regulating the timing of heart beats.

Bundle of His

A collection of heart muscle cells specialized for electrical conduction that transmits the electrical impulses from the AV node to the point of the apex.

ECG Tracing

The recorded activity of the heart obtained through an electrocardiogram, showing the heart's electrical movements.