Depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder are treated the same as major depressive disorder
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
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The nurse is involved in establishing a patient-centered medical home to care for a growing population of older adults. The nurse would support which components of this plan?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. The workflow of the organization is focused on the patient as an informed partner in creating plans for care. 2. An interdisciplinary team of care providers will provide prevention and wellness care for these patients. 3. The medical home will serve as a long term care facility for the patients as they age. 4. The medical home will establish a system of email communication with members for rapid access to providers. 5. The medical home will rely heavily on evidence-based decision making.
When initially planning care for the older adult patient who is prescribed clonidine patches as part of a smoking cessation program, the nurse
a. assesses the patient for any skin disorders on the upper arms and back. b. determines how many cigarettes or cigars the patient smokes per day. c. asks if the patient is currently taking any antihypertensive medications. d. educates the patient to the possible side effects of clonidine therapy.
Which should the nurse keep in mind when planning to communicate with a child who is autistic?
a. The child has normal verbal communication. b. Expect the child to use sign language. c. The child may exhibit monotone speech and echolalia. d. The child is not listening if she is not looking at the nurse.
During the admission interview, the culturally diverse client averts her eyes and refrains from answering questions for long periods of time. The culturally sensitive nurse should take which action?
1. Come back at a different time, when the client is feeling more communicative. 2. Have another nurse finish the interview, as there is something uncomfortable the client senses. 3. Understand that this may be completely appropriate and take cues accordingly. 4. Leave the room and come back after having learned more about this particular culture.