The nurse at a community mental health center is admitting a 35-year-old male who was referred for depression and suicidal ideation. The client openly admits that he thinks about death and that killing himself would be a means to get out of the situation he is in. The nurse should A) ask about the situation […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The nurse is caring for a 34-year-old female client who has a history of depression. Today during her clinic visit, the client tells the nurse that she is once again feeling depressed. The nurse’s best response is A) “Tell me more about what you are feeling.” B) “I am sure that you just need to […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A client presents at the clinic and complains of loss of pleasure, insomnia, fatigue, and impaired concentration. The nurse notes a 10-pound weight loss since the client’s last visit. The nurse recognizes these symptoms are consistent with A) generalized anxiety disorder. B) anorexia nervosa. C) schizophrenia. D) depression. ESSAYBID ANSWER D
Date: October 9th, 2020
A young woman undergoes physical examination in a college health service that shows that she is in the 99th percentile for height, but her weight puts her substantially below the bottom 5% for weight Her hair is dry and brittle, and she looks emaciated. She states, “I am so fat. I have to lose some […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
An employee reports to the occupational health nurse with shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, trembling, light-headedness, abdominal distress, numbness, and chest tightness. She states, “I feel like I am going crazy.” In about 10 minutes, she is being back to normal. What nursing interventions should the nurse use? A) Reassure the employee that she will […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A 50-year-old client has developed a large wound postabdominal surgery 4 months ago. The client was hospitalized for surgical debridement and will be going home tomorrow. Which of the following actions by the home care nurse would demonstrate she understands her role in wound care? (Select all that apply.) A) Encouraging the client and family […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
A student visits the school nurse frequently with complaints of stomach aches and headaches. The nurse discovers that the student was in a motorcycle accident the previous summer, and his lifelong friend was killed. The nurse suspects that the student is experiencing A) agoraphobia. B) posttraumatic stress disorder. C) bipolar affective disorder. D) obsessive–compulsive disorder. […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The earliest civilizations saw mental illness as A) being blessed by the gods. B) a biologic or genetic illness. C) a sign of criminal predisposition and behavior. D) possession of an evil spirit or having divine or inspirational power. ESSAYBID ANSWER D
Date: October 9th, 2020
A student visits the school nurse frequently with complaints of sleep disturbance, tension, dizziness, and light-headedness 1 day and stomach aches and headaches another. One day she is light-headed and breathing very rapidly. She states she is worried about an upcoming test. What should the nurse do for this student? A) Remain calm, use a […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
The school nurse has a student who has posttraumatic stress disorder manifesting in headaches and stomach aches. She refers him to a mental health professional. The usual treatment for this condition is A) antianxiety and antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, and group therapy. B) antianxiety medications and behavioral therapy. C) antidepressant medication and family therapy. D) calm […]
Date: October 9th, 2020
