Depression has been shown to be a significant risk factor for:
a. chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
b. myocardial infarction
c. cholecystitis
d. sleep apnea
B
Depression has been shown to be a significant risk factor for myocardial infarction. It remains unclear exactly how depression influences the heart. Nursing research suggests that women who suffered a heart attack report that in the weeks before their attack, they had felt unusually fatigued, were anxious, and had difficulty sleeping. Whether these depressive-like symptoms were the cause of their heart attacks or came about as a result of some metabolic or inflammatory process that itself led to the attack will require further study.
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a. Bilingual capabilities of the client b. Controlled and balanced immigration c. Insightfulness about different races d. Unconditional positive regard for people
A patient's health assessment has resulted in a diagnosis of alopecia areata. What nursing diagnosis should the nurse most likely associate with this health problem?
A) Chronic Pain B) Impaired Skin Integrity C) Impaired Tissue Integrity D) Disturbed Body Image
The nurse has just admitted a 66-year-old patient for cardiac surgery. The patient tells the nurse she is afraid of dying while undergoing the surgery. What is the nurse aware of?
A) A further assessment of anxiety is required. B) A more complete physical examination is required. C) Preoperative fears are normal and if ignored will be alleviated independently. D) Teaching should be initiated immediately to alleviate the fears.
The patient has had anterior nasal packing placed for severe epistaxis. The nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently and suspects that:
1. his throat is dry. 2. he is having difficulty coping with the packing. 3. he is bleeding. 4. he has excess saliva production.