A patient who has recently lost a spouse is unable to cry. What should the nurse realize this patient is at risk for developing?
A. Depression
B. Psychological issues
C. Over-emotionality
D. Somatic symptoms
Answer: D
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A young woman comes into the clinic for a routine check-up and to make sure she is healthy enough to become pregnant. Which vitamin is recommended to be increased for women who in-tend on becoming pregnant?
1. Pyridoxine hydrochloride 2. Folic acid 3. Pantothenic acid 4. Niacin
A patient prescribed an antiseizure drug tells you that his favorite morning drink is grapefruit juice. What is your best action?
a. Call the diet kitchen to order grapefruit juice with the patient's breakfast tray. b. Ask the patient if he would like to have grapefruit juice added to his dinner tray. c. Instruct the patient to drink at least 8 ounces of water with each glass of grapefruit juice. d. Teach the patient to avoid grapefruit juice because it can increase the effects of these drugs.
The nurse is discussing common illnesses experienced in childhood with staff members of a daycare. Appropriate learning has taken place when which of the following statements is made?
1. "Even though the child may have a fever and a sore throat, antibiotics may not be necessary.". 2. "Since the provider may not know for sure if the pharyngitis is caused by streptococcus or not, antibiotics should be prescribed.". 3. "The child diagnosed with pharyngitis cannot return to school until the antibiotics are completed.". 4. "Since pharyngitis is not usually caused by bacteria, I do not have to be concerned with getting it.".
Which term means to soften the skin by moistening, causing increased absorption through the skin?
A. constrict B. macerate C. dilate D. transdermal