RN HESI Mental Health Exam.
RN HESI Mental Health Exam. ( 42 Questions)
A client with schizophrenia is demonstrating echolalia, which is becoming annoying to other clients on the unit. Which intervention is best for the nurse to implement?
Isolating the client might exacerbate feelings of social exclusion and isn't the best approach for managing echolalia.
Administering a sedative should not be the initial response to echolalia unless the behavior poses immediate harm to the client or others.
Escorting the client to a private area can help reduce the annoyance to other clients without isolating or punishing the individual.
Avoiding recognition of the behavior doesn't address the issue and might negatively impact the therapeutic relationship.
A. Isolating the client might exacerbate feelings of social exclusion and isn't the best approach for managing echolalia.
B. Administering a sedative should not be the initial response to echolalia unless the behavior poses immediate harm to the client or others.
C. Escorting the client to a private area can help reduce the annoyance to other clients without isolating or punishing the individual.
D. Avoiding recognition of the behavior doesn't address the issue and might negatively impact the therapeutic relationship.