A lethargic client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. After taking antidepressant therapy for 6 weeks, the client's symptoms have not resolved
Which nutritional deficiency should a nurse identify as potentially contributing to the client's symptoms? 1. Vitamin A deficiency
2. Vitamin C deficiency
3. Iron deficiency
4. Folic acid deficiency
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Rationale: The nurse should identify that an iron deficiency could contribute to depression. Iron deficiencies can result in feelings of chronic fatigue. Iron should be consumed by eating meat, fish, green leafy vegetables, nuts, eggs, and enriched bread and pasta.
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A child with acute glomerulonephritis is in the playroom, and experiences blurred vision and headache. Which action should be taken by the nurse?
1. Check the urine to see if hematuria has increased. 2. Obtain a blood pressure reading on the child and notify the physician. 3. Reassure the child and encourage bedrest until the headache improves. 4. Obtain serum electrolytes and send urinalysis to the lab.
The nurse is planning a program for a community that focuses on the 2020 National Health Goals for neurologic health. Which topics should the nurse include in this presentation? (Select all that apply.)
A) Ensuring a diet adequate in vitamins and protein B) Use of helmets for bicycle and motorcycle safety C) Learning the signs and symptoms of inflammatory disorders D) Practicing good hand washing technique and infection control E) Importance of proper emergency care to protect the head and neck
____________________ is the process by which the parent and infant come to love and accept each other
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is assessing a client who has severe preeclampsia. The assessment finding that should be reported to the physician is:
1. Proteinuria. 2. Platelet count of 20,000. 3. Urine output of 50 ml per hour. 4. 21 DTRs.