Which Nursing Intervention Would Be Most Appropriate When Caring for an Acutely

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which nursing intervention would be most appropriate when caring for an acutely agitated paranoid client diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorder?

• A) Provide neon lights and soft music.
• B) Maintain continual eye contact throughout the interview.
• C) Use therapeutic touch to increase trust and rapport.
• D) Provide personal space to respect the client's boundaries.

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Definitions:

miRNA-Protein Complexes

Complexes formed by microRNAs and proteins that play a critical role in regulating gene expression at the post-transcriptional level.

Gene Expression

The process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.

Target mRNA

Messenger RNA molecules identified for binding by specific proteins or molecules, typically for the purpose of regulating gene expression.

Translation

Translation is a process in molecular biology through which messenger RNA (mRNA) is decoded by a ribosome to produce a specific amino acid chain, or polypeptide, that will then fold into an active protein.