Recent studies have demonstrated that daily exposure to full-spectrum light (phototherapy) is most effective in improving symptoms in people who are experiencing:
a. Bipolar disorder
b. Moderate depression
c. Postpartum depression
d. Seasonal affective disorder
D
Daily exposure to full-spectrum light reduces the symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, which is also known as winter depression and typically occurs from October to April.
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A nurse is caring for a patient who is taking metoprolol (Lopressor). Which of the following statements would indicate that teaching by the nurse concerning the beta-adrenergic antagonist has been effective?
A) "I may have a very dry mouth while taking this drug." B) "I should never stop taking this drug abruptly." C) "I can stop walking a mile a day." D) "Since I am taking this drug, I no longer need to worry about my diet."
The nurse is caring for an older school-age client who is sleeping when the menu choices for dinner are brought to the room. Which intervention should the nurse use to meet the dietary needs of this client?
A) Wake the child to choose a meal for dinner. B) Order chicken nuggets because most children like this meal. C) Ask the dietary worker to come back later. D) Ask the parents to bring dinner from home for the client.
The physician has ordered a somatosensory evoked responses (SERs) test for a patient for whom the nurse is caring. The nurse is justified in suspecting that this patient may have a history of what type of neurologic disorder?
A) Hypothalamic disorder B) Demyelinating disease C) Brainstem deficit D) Diabetic neuropathy
When caring for a client who has altered tactile sensation, the nurse's MOST important role is to:
a. perform passive range-of-motion exercises for the client every 2 to 4 hours to avoid atrophy b. provide clear, concise explanations of treatments while avoiding information overload c. provide sensory stimulation by using auditory, visual, and gustatory stimuli to help compensate for tactile loss d. reduce or prevent impairment of skin integrity