Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat depression:
a. In pregnant women
b. By enhancing the effect of antidepressants
c. As a first-line treatment before medications
d. That is unipolar
Ans: a. In pregnant women
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1. "Yes, because HIV is transmitted through the shared maternal-fetal circulation." 2. "Yes, because the baby will come in contact with your blood during delivery." 3. "Not necessarily, if you take your prescribed ZDV and deliver by C-section." 4. "No, the doctor will make sure to take all the necessary precautions to prevent that."
In treating clients with prolonged anxiety, the nurse knows it is most important to:
1. Teach communication skills. 2. Explore old and ineffective coping strategies. 3. Encourage the expression of anger. 4. Help clients use anxiety to increase self-awareness and develop coping strategies.
All of the following are true about crew resource management (CRM) EXCEPT
A. CRM originated in the airline industry as an approach to improving safety. B. CRM involves training in group dynamics, leadership, and interpersonal communication. C. CRM is only applicable to teams that work in the field of aviation. D. CRM reinforces the importance of listening and speaking up as essential skills for effective teamwork.
The nurse is reviewing nursing research literature related to a potential practice problem on the nursing unit. What is the rationale for the nurse's action? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nursing research ensures the nurse's promotion. b. Nursing research identifies new knowledge. c. Nursing research improves professional practice. d. Nursing research enhances effective use of resources. e. Nursing research leads to decreases in budget expenditures.