Moving the obese patient is a high-risk procedure for the nursing assistant and patient alike.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A 34-year-old man was diagnosed with depression several weeks ago and began taking citalopram (Celexa) 10 days ago
He has now scheduled an appointment at the clinic and has told the nurse that he intends to stop taking the drug, stating, "I don't feel any less depressed than I did before I started taking these pills." How should the nurse best respond to the patient's statement? A) "I'll pass that information along to your care provider; a different drug might be more appropriate for you." B) "I'd encourage you to continue with the drug; it can take several weeks before it improves your mood." C) "People who take this drug often think they don't feel better because the changes in mood are incremental and subtle." D) "It could be that one of the other medications or supplements you're taking is negating the effects of Celexa."
The nurse instructs a patient taking oral iron preparations about which potential adverse effect?
A) Clay-colored stools B) Hypotension C) Constipation D) Frequent flatus
A new patient has come to the dermatology clinic to be assessed for a reddened rash on his abdomen. What diagnostics would be completed to identify the causative allergen?
A) Skin scrapings B) Skin biopsy C) Patch testing D) Tzanck smear
A patient with an eating disorder states, "Now that I've gained 4 pounds, I can't wear shorts until I lose it again.". The patient is exhibiting which cognitive distortion related to maladaptive eating regulation responses?
a. Magnification b. Personalization c. Superstitious thinking d. Dichotomous thinking