A 24-year-old male patient tells the nurse he has had no energy for 2 weeks. He has no trouble falling asleep; in fact, he sleeps deeply about 12 hours every night
He states that he has gained 10 lb in the past 2 months and has no friends. The nurse associates these manifestations with which mental health disorder?
a. Depression
b. Schizophrenia
c. Bipolar disorder
d. Anxiety disorder
ANS: A
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A) Turnip greens D) Carrots B) Broccoli E) Potatoes C) Almonds F) Tomatoes
What are clients experiencing major life transitions least likely to encounter?
a. Anxiety and vulnerability b. Spiritual abandonment c. Stagnation and apathy d. Spiritual enlightenment
An external catheter is secured to a client's penis to collect urine. How should the nurse care for the client?
A) Remove the catheter from the bag connection once every day and swab with antiseptics. B) Open the drainage port and allow the urine to drain out of the bag at the end of 24 hours. C) Wash the leg bag in hot soapy water; rinse it thoroughly; and spread it flat to dry. D) Remove the self-adhesive sheath and expose the penile skin to the air at intervals during the day.
The nurse in the prenatal clinic is planning care for a pregnant 15-year-old patient. The nurse knows that this adolescent is at risk for which maternal complication?
1. Postpartum hemorrhage 2. Hypoglycemia 3. Cesarean birth 4. Preeclampsia