A nurse reviewing the medical records of inpatients on the psychiatric unit would conclude that which patient may gain the most benefit from transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)?
a. A patient with anorexia nervosa
b. A patient with a personality disorder
c. A patient with generalized anxiety disorder
d. A patient with a chronic severe mood disorder
D
TMS has been studied for a number of indications, but the indication for this therapy most frequently cited in psychiatry has been mood disorders. A few small studies have suggested this treatment also may be helpful for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder and posttraumatic stress disorder.
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1. The client is experiencing positive symptoms. 2. The client is most likely hearing voices. 3. The client is most likely very depressed. 4. The client is experiencing negative symptoms.
Where would nonpathologic cyanosis normally be present in the newborn shortly after birth?
a. Feet and hands b. Bridge of nose c. Circumoral area d. Mucous membranes
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)