Greg presents as down in the dumps, tends to assume the worst and complains of insomnia. Which of these disorders most closely matches these symptoms?
a. Major Depressive Disorder
b. Bipolar II Disorder
c. Persistent Depressive Disorder
d. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
c. Persistent Depressive Disorder
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Which intervention would probably help most when teaching a client to speak again after a laryngectomy?
a. Give the client contact information so speech therapy can continue at home. b. Help the client and family understand that this is a frustrating experience. c. Make sure the client has a supply of paper and pens. d. Obtain several different speaking aids for the client to try at home.
Which nursing actions are acceptable when collecting a urine specimen? (Select all that apply.)
a. Growing urine cultures for up to 12 hours b. Labeling all specimens with date, time, and initials c. Wearing gown, gloves, and mask for all specimen handling d. Allowing the patient adequate time and privacy to void e. Squeezing urine from diapers into a urine specimen cup f. Transporting specimens to the laboratory in a timely fashion g. Placing a plastic bag over the child's urethra to catch urine
Because MAO inhibitors have long-acting metabolites:
a. at least 2 weeks should elapse between administration of some other antidepressant b. the half-lives of the medications are likely to be very long as well c. they have many associated and serious side effects d. they are the most effective of the antidepressant medications that can be administered