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    PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam
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    A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who was brought to the emergency department by the police Select the 4 client findings from the Nurses' Notes that indicate psychosis.

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Response to stimuli: The client was responding to internal stimuli, such as hearing helicopters and believing they are being pursued. Responding to hallucinations is a hallmark sign of psychosis. B. Affect: Affect refers to the observable expression of emotion. While the client’s agitation and cooperation may be noted, affect alone does not confirm psychosis without evidence of altered perception or thought content. C. Thought process: The client exhibits disorganized and paranoid thoughts, such as believing the clinic is a laboratory and the nurse is the devil. These delusions indicate impaired thought processes associated with psychosis. D. Level of orientation: The client is able to state their name but not the date and misinterprets surroundings, demonstrating disorientation and impaired reality testing, which are consistent with psychosis. E. Speech pattern: The notes do not specifically describe incoherence, flight of ideas, or pressured speech. While speech may reflect agitation, it is not explicitly documented as psychotic. F. Physical appearance: The client appears disheveled with matted hair and stained clothing, reflecting neglect of self-care, which is often observed in clients experiencing psychosis.

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