What is the purpose of Beck's postpartum depression theory?
A) To provide insight into the experience of postpartum depression
B) To develop nursing interventions for postpartum depression
C) To assess the patients at highest risk for postpartum depression
D) To evaluate tools used in the screening of postpartum depression clients.
A
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The nurse performing intermittent peritoneal dialysis notes that the medical record shows the client has not had a bowel movement for 3 days. The nurse would be careful to assess the client for
a. cloudy dialysate output. b. fluid leakage. c. increased thirst. d. reduced catheter outflow.
Which diet choice by the patient with an acute exacerbation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) indicates a need for more teaching?
a. Scrambled eggs b. White toast and jam c. Oatmeal with cream d. Pancakes with syrup
You notice a 7-year-old child who has begun thumb sucking during an extended hospitalization. According to the parents, this was not part of the child's usual behavior prior to hospitalization. Your response is:
A) Offer to color with the child as a diversion. B) Report this behavior to the child's doctor. C) Tell the child that "only babies suck their thumbs." D) Allow the thumb sucking and say nothing to the child.
A patient who complains frequently may be
A. fearful. B. angry with the staff. C. angry with you. D. mentally ill.