Which of the following life stressors has been associated with episodes of manic symptoms?
a. loss
b. winter season
c. allergies
d. sleep deprivation
D
Sleep deprivation may sometimes trigger mania. In some persons, symptoms seem to respond to restorative sleep.
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The nurse is performing a cultural assessment on a patient. What does the nurse know about cultural assessments?
a. They are intrusive and time consuming. b. They are not dependent on a trusting relationship. c. They are rarely plagued by miscommunication. d. They are based in similarities of behavior.
The nurse and client are engaged in the working phase of the nurse-client relationship. Which behavior is usually a part of this phase of the relationship?
a. Problem solving with the client b. Assessing the client's needs and knowledge base c. Testing of the nurse by the client d. Providing specific information related to the nurse's name and role
Self-starvation is classified as an eating disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A sexually active female adolescent asks the nurse about the contraceptive Depo-Provera. The nurse should explain that it:
a. requires injections every 3 months. b. requires daily administration of medication by mouth. c. provides long-term continuous protection, up to 5 years. d. prevents pregnancy if given within 72 hours of unprotected sex.