A psychiatric nurse is caring for a client with depression. With which conditions is depression often associated? Select all that apply
A) Elevated serum cortisol
B) Decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone
C) Elevated melatonin
D) Increased thyroid-stimulating hormone
A, B, C
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Which therapeutic approach by the nurse involves the use of personal awareness in order to carry out the steps of the nursing process?
1. Use of self 2. Use of empathy 3. Use of open-ended questions 4. Use of therapeutic communication
The student learns that which of the following is the best definition of culture?
a. A group of similarly appearing individuals b. Shared beliefs, behaviors, and expecta-tions of groups c. Group beliefs about what is right and wrong d. Groups that come from the same part of the world
A basis for ethical dilemma can result from a request for organ donation. Which factor may contribute to this conflict?
a. The patient is ventilator dependent. b. The patient has signed her driver's license giving consent. c. The patient has not previously expressed her wishes on organ donation. d. The patient's religion is unclear about organ donations.
The nurse believes a client is experiencing a reaction to a traumatic event when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client is not responding verbally to assessment questions. 2. Client complains of dizziness. 3. Client's blood pressure is 120/80 mmHg. 4. Client complains of nausea. 5. Client asks for medication for a headache. 6. Client asks for something to drink.