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The Nurse Is Interviewing a Male Client with an Elevated

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The nurse is interviewing a male client with an elevated prostate specific antigen level (PSA) .The nurse would correlate potential risk factors for this client by asking which of the following questions?


Definitions:

Word Salad

A disorganized speech pattern reflecting severe disconnection in thought, often seen in psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia, where words are jumbled without logical connection.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of neurons that bind to dopamine and transmit its signal inside the cell, influencing mood, motivation, and pleasure.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter involved in arousal and alertness, as well as in the stress response.

Positive Symptoms

Features of psychotic conditions characterized by the presence of unusual perceptions, thoughts, or behaviors not normally experienced by individuals.

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