MC The client is seen in the postpartum clinic. She is complaining of tearfulness, mood swings, feelings of guilt, and inability to cope. The nurse suspects that the client is suffering from which condition?
A. Postpartum psychosis
B. Substance abuse
C. Postpartum depression
D. Seasonal affective disorder
C. Postpartum depression
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Camille is 27 years old and delivered her first baby yesterday. She and her husband do not want to have another baby for at least 3 to 4 years. The best method of birth control to meet their needs is:
a. Fertility awareness method. b. Combination of condoms and foam. c. Vasectomy with a reversal in 3 years. d. Withdrawal.
A nurse working with older adults recognizes that the patient at greatest risk for homelessness is the
a. female with a psychiatric diagnosis. b. male with a chronic illness. c. female with a history of social isolation. d. male with an alcohol abuse issue.
How are stress and substance abuse interrelated?
A. The neurotransmitters stimulated by many abused substances enhance the sense of well-being and cause the sensation of stress when the substance wears off. B. Chronic substance abuse leads to destruction of brain cells in the limbic area, causing an increased intensity of the stress response. C. Most abused substances are perceived by the body as physiologic stressors, which result in a heightened "fight-or-flight" response. D. As tolerance or addiction develop, more of the abused substance is needed to achieve the same pleasurable responses.
Which of the following is considered a nursing staff benefit within the Magnet status designation?
a. Better working con-ditions c. Professional recognition b. Improved paid time-off policy d. Salary increases