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The Nurse Is Assessing the Body Alignment of an Alert

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The nurse is assessing the body alignment of an alert and mobile client.The first action that the nurse should take is to:


Definitions:

Phencyclidine

A dissociative anesthetic and hallucinogenic drug, also known as PCP, that can induce euphoria, psychological effects, and at high doses, hallucinations.

Schizophrenia

A condition affecting mental health, leading to irregularities in thoughts, sensory experiences, emotional reactions, and relationships.

Glutamate Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the neurotransmitter glutamate plays a significant role in the pathophysiology of psychiatric conditions, particularly schizophrenia.

Tardive Dyskinesia

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive body movements, often resulting from long-term use of antipsychotic medication.

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