A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for depressed patients. The nurse plans to implement an exercise regime for each patient. The rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that exercise:
a. has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
b. prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
c. detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
d. improves mood stability for patients with bipolar disorders.
ANS: A
b-Endorphins produced during exercise result in improvement in mood and lowered anxiety. The other options are not accurate.
You might also like to view...
Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) can be classified as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Angina b. Nonischemic c. Non–Q wave d. Q wave
Which of the following statements about competent communities are accurate? Select all that apply
A) A competent community is able to collaborate effectively identifying community needs and problems. B) A competent community is able to achieve a working consensus on goals and priorities. C) A competent community is able to agree on ways and means to implement the agreed-upon goals. D) A competent community has no problems. E) A competent community is able to collaborate effectively to take the required actions.
The nursing assistant must balance infection control concerns with the patients' emotional needs for love, belonging, and acceptance
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Relieving discomfort
A. helps reduce pain and anxiety. B. is the nurses' responsibility. C. is the doctors' responsibility. D. is done only if the patient asks.