Eleanor is a 45-year-old widow who is being seen in a mental health clinic for clinical depression and alcohol dependency. She lost her husband and her son in a boating accident 10 months ago and has become increasingly despondent and withdrawn
She verbalizes that she feels overwhelmed by her loss. Her daughter urged her mother to seek help. Which type of complicated grief best explains Eleanor's behavior? A. Chronic
B. Delayed
C. Exaggerated
D. Masked
C
Persons overwhelmed by their loss cannot function or display significant behavioral dysfunction in an exaggerated grief response. Evidence of exaggerated grief includes severe phobias, deep depression, or self-destructive behaviors such as alcoholism, substance abuse, or suicide.
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A. A rare phenomenon in health care. B. A violation of professional ethics. C. A common occurrence during collective bargaining negatives. D. A union generated management-labor conflict.
A man was crying and said, "I didn't mean to do it. She just got me so angry I lost control. It will never happen again." The woman said, "It was my fault. I shouldn't have upset him." Then, looking at the nurse, the woman added,
"Please don't report this. It will never happen again." Which of the following is the most appropriate response by the nurse? a. "Abusers don't stop unless intervention occurs. I have to report it." b. "If you're sure it won't happen again, I'll let it go this time." c. "Legally, I'm required to put this in the medical record." d. "The decision is up to the physician, not me."
Ligament and meniscus injuries of the knee occur as a result of repeated stress to the cartilages
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
An older patient is prescribed a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) medication. Which meal choice requires the nurse to intervene immediately?
1. Smoked salmon with salad and bleu cheese dressing 2. Grilled chicken salad on whole wheat with fresh fruit 3. Turkey sandwich with American cheese and coleslaw 4. Chicken salad on a croissant, carrot sticks, and fresh apple