The nurse interviewing a client on admission suspects this client may be depressed. The nurse knows that there are self-rating scales that the client can complete to assist in the detection of depression
Two of the MOST common self-rating scales the nurse might ask the client to complete are the: a. Stanford and the WISC
b. Beck and the Zung
c. Miller and the GRE
d. Rorschach and the MMPI
B
The two most common self-rating scales used with clients who may be depressed are the Beck Depression Inventory and the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale. The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item scale used with individuals ages 13 and older. It measures the severity of depression. The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale is a 20-item scale that measures four common characteristics of depression.
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When the daughter of a client diagnosed with moderate Alzheimer's disease asks
about the possible benefits of enrolling her mother in art classes, the nurse's response is based on the knowledge that: a. creative activities are not limited to cognitively intact elders; even individuals with dementia can benefit from creative activities. b. individuals with dementia who have rational language skills can benefit from creative activities. c. cognitively impaired elders cannot benefit from creative activities due to al-tered brain processes. d. cognitively impaired elders are usually too agitated to participate in creative arts.
Which of the following types of complementary therapy is considered low risk?
A. Acupuncture B. Guided imagery C. Spinal manipulation D. Herbal preparations
A common concern for homeless people is following medication and treatment regimens. The community health nurse should be vigilant of what common condition among homeless people?
A) Frequently medications can be easily refrigerated. B) Difficult-to-follow special dietary restrictions C) Food is allowed in the sleeping area of the shelter. D) Medicine is sold for cash or swapped for benefits.
While the nurse realizes that the definition of health is unique to the client, the most universal factor is that health is:
1. Dynamic and ever-changing 2. Affected and managed by the nurse 3. Determined by internal and external forces 4. Perceived and defined by the individual