School nurses and other education professionals may be responsible for caring for students with multiple overlapping mental disorders. The overlap in symptoms among ADHD, bipolar disorder, and conduct disorder
makes it more difficult for the school nurse to identify students at risk correctly and make referrals for appropriate treatment. Using your knowledge of bipolar disorder, what assessment findings are present in almost 75% of the children diagnosed with bipolar disorder?
A) Hyperactivity and sleep disturbances
B) Mood and anxiety symptoms
C) Irritability and impulsivity
D) Anxiety and impulsivity
.
B
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A) Determine his or her own position and beliefs about this view B) Develop a basic plan to change the view of women C) Become aware of possible areas that might affect care D) Avoid situations involving the care of women
In which stage is introspection a major characteristic?
a. Middle-aged adult b. Middle childhood c. Early adulthood d. Older-age adult
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a. Taken an overdose of hypoglycemic drugs b. Been following a very restricted fasting diet or is malnourished c. Excessive secretion of insulin or an in-crease in glucose metabolism d. Exercised unwittingly without replenish-ing needed fluids and nutrients
The nurse is planning care for a newly admitted client who has ulcerative colitis. The nurse determines that a priority nursing diagnosis for this client is Deficient Fluid Volume when the client states which of the following?
1. "I drink 1 liter of fluid each day.". 2. "I have dry patches of skin.". 3. "I have 2 liquid stools per day.". 4. "I use a moisturizer on my skin.".