Nursing Interventions Classifications (NIC)are

question 24

Multiple Choice

Nursing interventions classifications (NIC) are:

• A) Mandated by the North American Nursing Diagnosis Association (NANDA) as interventions that are to be used for all patients.
• B) Currently approved nursing goals.
• C) Instituted on the basis of individual patient needs.
• D) Guidelines for goal setting and documentation of nursing care given to patients.

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Definitions:

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological syndrome characterized by repetitive, involuntary, purposeless movements, often caused by long-term use of certain psychiatric drugs.

Neuroleptic Drugs

These are a class of medications primarily used to manage psychosis, particularly in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, by blocking dopamine receptors.

Neurological Disorder

A disorder affecting the nervous system, often resulting in various dysfunctions related to movement, communication, or cognitive abilities.

Involuntary Movements

Movements that occur without conscious control, often as a result of a neurological disorder.