A nurse is caring for a client with major depressive disorder. The client is also experiencing delusions. The nurse understands that this is an example of which type of major depressive disorder?
A) With psychotic features
B) With catatonic features
C) With melancholic features
D) With seasonal pattern
A
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A client diagnosed with NCD is disoriented and ataxic and wanders. Which is the priority nursing diagnosis?
1. Disturbed thought processes 2. Self-care deficit 3. Risk for injury 4. Altered health-care maintenance
The nurse is teaching the patient how to reduce risk for coronary artery disease (CAD). What condition does the nurse encourage the patient to control in order to reduce CAD risk? (Select all that apply.)
A) Obesity B) Hypertension C) Bradycardia D) Depression E) High stress levels
The nurse is preparing an educational program on bacterial meningitis for a group of community members. Which groups should the nurse identify as being at greatest risk for this infection?
Select all that apply. 1. older adults 2. pregnant women 3. military recruits 4. college students 5. low-income individuals
Which of the following is a recommended guideline nurses follow when using an electric heating pad on a patient?
A) Secure the heating pad to the patient's clothing with safety pins. B) Place a heavy towel or blanket over the heating pad to maximize heat effects. C) Use a heating pad with a selector switch that can be turned up by the patient if needed. D) Place a heating pad anteriorly or laterally to, not under, the body part.