"________________" means significantly sub-average intellectual functioning existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and originating in the development period before age 18.
A. Mental illness
B. Mental disorder
C. Bipolar disorder
D. Mental retardation
Answer: D. Mental retardation
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a. An exercise program b. Calcium supplements c. A diet rich in carbohydrates d. Both A and B
The nurse is caring for four clients with traumatic brain injuries. Which client should the nurse assess first?
a. Client with cerebral perfusion pressure of 72 mm Hg b. Client who has a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 12 c. Client with a PaCO2 of 36 mm Hg who is on a ventilator d. Client who has a temperature of 102 ° F (38.9 ° C)
What is a weakness of the traditional problem-solving model?
A) The amount of time needed for implementation B) Its lack of a step requiring evaluation of results C) Its failure to gather sufficient data D) Its failure to evaluate alternatives
A 68-year-old being treated for depression has a history of a suicide attempt at age 26 . When the patient reports feelings of uselessness related to selling the family business and retiring, the nurse should initially:
a. notify the patient's health care provider of the intensified feelings of despair. b. provide one-on-one time with the patient for the purpose of discussing the stated feelings. c. alert other staff members of the need to increase the visual monitoring of this patient. d. ask the patient if he is experiencing any suicidal ideations, including any plans to hurt himself.