According to the National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH), which is the leading cause of disability among adults? a. Schizophrenia b. Major depression c. Obsessive-compulsive disorder d. Anxiety ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
Which nursing intervention is most appropriate when counseling an adolescent female about prevention of iron deficiency anemia? a. Provide information about appropriate weight gain during puberty. b. Educate about consuming foods containing vitamin C. c. Instruct on drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day. d. Emphasize the need to follow up with a […]
An employee of the National Institute for Mental Health would most likely be involved in the a. Expansion of psychiatric units in general hospitals b. Development of education programs for community mental health treatment c. Legislation and advocacy for the rights of people with mental disorders d. Deinstitutionalization of patients ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B […]
Why must a nurse have specialized knowledge and skills in mental health illness and problems in order to provide effective nursing care for this population? a. Services for people with mental disorders are inadequate. b. The effects of mental health are universal. c. Mental health disorders affect small sectors of the population. d. Current health […]
An important concept for nurses to keep in mind when providing adoption counseling with pregnant teenagers is a. Have the father present as well during the counseling session. b. When speaking of adoption, use the words “giving the child away.” c. Describe the details of raising a child in order to influence adoption decisions. d. […]
A nurse is teaching a pregnant teenager about the risks of contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Which statement would the nurse most likely make? a. Sexually transmitted infections can cause cognition issues in your infant. b. Contracting a sexually transmitted infection may cause you to need assistance to care for your infant. c. Sexually transmitted […]
When working with teenagers, it is important for the nurse to recognize that some teens may get pregnant because they a. Often feel invincible and do not recognize risks related to their behaviors b. Enjoy engaging in sexual activity and want children c. Influence each other and succumb to peer pressure d. Have realistic attitudes […]
A nurse counseling a pregnant adolescent about her nutritional needs during pregnancy includes information that nutritional needs are based primarily on a. Chronologic age b. Gynecologic age c. Prepregnancy diet history d. Blood protein levels ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
Which would be the most appropriate nursing intervention for the nurse to implement when assessing a pregnant teen’s weight gain? a. Advise the teen to play close attention to weight gain. b. Encourage the teen to gain as much weight as possible. c. Recommend weight gain based on prepregnancy weight. d. Instruct about the benefits […]
Which factors are challenges of the migrant lifestyle? Select all that apply. a. Leaving one’s home every year b. Traveling c. Experiencing uncertainty regarding work and housing d. Lack of resources ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, C, D