The patient is on day 3 of hospitalization in the ICU
The 45-year-old patient was admitted with a diagnosis of acute MI. The patient complains of fatigue, not sleeping the past two nights, and change in appetite. The nurse is aware that these are symptoms of
a. angina.
b. anxiety.
c. depression.
d. endocarditis.
C
Depression is a phenomenon that occurs across a wide spectrum of human experience. Key symptoms of depression mentioned frequently by cardiac patients are fatigue, change in appetite, and sleep disturbance.
You might also like to view...
The nurse notices that a school-aged child has bluish-white, red-based spots in her mouth that are elevated approximately 1 to 3 mm. What other signs would the nurse expect to find in this patient?
a. Pink, papular rash on the face and neck b. Pruritic vesicles over her trunk and neck c. Hyperpigmentation on the chest, abdomen, and back of the arms d. Red-purple, maculopapular, blotchy rash behind the ears and on the face
The nurse caring for a client with an intestinal malignancy assesses for bleeding, which would most likely be manifested by
a. abdominal discomfort. b. hematemesis. c. hematochezia. d. hypotension.
Which of the following interventions regarding worker safety would be the least effective?
a. Using job rotation and workplace monitoring b. Designing equipment so that employee exposure to hazards is minimized c. Having employees use safety measures and personal protective equipment d. Designing the environment to encourage employees to follow workplace procedures
The purpose of the clinical paradigm is
a. To identify aberrant behaviors b. To discover how leaders and organizations really work c. To discover the best emotional leadership style d. To determine the best behavioral leadership style