A patient who lost a grandchild over a year ago recently stopped taking antidepressant medication. When assessing the patient, which finding would suggest a relapse of the patient's depression?
1. Changes in the patient's sleep patterns
2. Increased patient talk about her grandchild
3. Continuing patient participation in a grief support group
4. Patient involvement in creating a memorial scholarship fund
1. Changes in the patient's sleep patterns
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Which of the following are benefits of urgent care centers? (Select all that apply.)
a. easily gained appointments b. fast paced, similar to a hospital emergency department c. provides care for clients with severe trauma d. serves the needs of a growing community e. accepts all forms of insurance f. is designed to treat acute illnesses and injuries
The emergency room nurse is evaluating a 90-year old male that she suspects may have been abused by a caregiver. Which of the following data most supports her suspicion?
a. the man has a skin tear on his hand b. the man has a small bruise on his outer leg c. the man has a numerous large bruises of different colors on various parts of his body d. the man's explanation of his bruises fits the appearance of the injury
A client who is admitted to the inpatient psychiatric unit and is taking Thorazine presents to the nurse with severe muscle rigidity, tachycardia, and a temperature of 105°F (40.5°C)
The nurse identifies these symptoms as which of the following conditions? A. Neuroleptic malignant syndrome B. Tardive dyskinesia C. Acute dystonia D. Agranulocytosis
A client with chronic paranoid schizophrenia was recently referred to a sheltered workshop and has been participating in a supported employment program for three weeks
Which of the following client outcomes would indicate that the client is demonstrating successful behaviors in this program? 1. The client attended 85% of recreational and educational group activities. 2. The client applied for and obtained subsidized housing from the local housing authority. 3. The client worked four hours per day making protective facemasks for a local company. 4. The client applied for and was approved by the Medicaid program for supplemental income.