A client wants immediate relief of depression symptoms. What intervention for depression has proven benefits within 24 hours?
A) Phototherapy
B) Sleep deprivation
C) Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
D) Family therapy
B
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The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Prinzmetal or variant angina. What does the nurse realize this indicates for the patient?
1. It indicates presence of coronary artery spasm. 2. It indicates there is associated renal disease. 3. It indicates there is associated pulmonary disease. 4. It indicates the presence of a myocardial infarction.
An example of a bacterial STD is:
a. Trichomonas b. HIV c. Syphilis d. Genital warts
Heat applications do which of the following?
a. Prevent infection. b. Cause muscles to constrict. c. Decrease blood flow. d. Decrease joint stiffness.