You are discussing your future plans with a colleague. You tell her that you plan on getting married and having a family, and she states that she doesn't plan on ever having any children
Which of the following statements reflects research findings regarding the influence of childlessness on an older person's mental health?
A) Those without children are more prone to alcoholism.
B) Those with children are more prone to chronic anxiety.
C) Those with children are just as likely to be depressed as those without children.
D) Those without children are more likely to be depressed as those with children.
C
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A breach in criminal law involving a crime of a serious nature is committed. The punishment of incarceration at a state or federal prison for more than 1 year is given. This is an example of which type of criminal law?
a. assault c. felony b. battery d. misdemeanor
A sharp dividing line between normal and abnormal behavior
a. frequently exists. b. is evidenced by the type of disorder observed. c. exists for the majority of disorders. d. does not exist.
A 15-year-old has been diagnosed with major depression and admitted to the adolescent unit. Which behavior would the nurse expect to observe in this client?
1. Discussing repeated offenses with the law enforcement authorities 2. Egocentricity, manipulativeness, callousness, superficiality 3. Blaming others for causing him to be admitted to the unit 4. Reporting decreased enjoyment of school-related activities
Six-year old Isabelle has been complaining of headache, coughing, and an aching chest. The care provider makes a diagnosis of a viral infection
The child's mother tells the nurse that when Isabelle first complained of a headache, the child's father gave her half of an adult aspirin. The mother has heard of Reye syndrome and asks the nurse if her child could get this. Which of the following statements would be best for the nurse to say to this mother? A) "This might or might not be a problem. Watch Isabelle for signs of lethargy, unusual irritability, confusion, or vomiting. If you notice any of these, bring her to the emergency room immediately so she can be checked for Reye syndrome." B) "This is a serious problem. Aspirin is likely to cause Reye syndrome, and Isabelle should be admitted to the hospital for observation as a precaution." C) "This is unlikely to be a problem. Half an aspirin is not enough to cause harm. Reye syndrome generally only develops from prolonged use of aspirin in connection with a virus." D) "This might or might not be a problem. Watch Isabelle for signs of nasal discharge, sneezing, itching of the nose or dark circles under the eyes. If you notice any of these, bring her to the emergency room immediately so she can be checked for Reye syndrome."