The nurse is explaining the differences between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder. Which factor should be discussed as being a defining feature of bipolar disorder that is not present in major depressive disorder?
1. Suicidal ideation
2. Mania
3. Short duration of symptoms
4. No history of depressive symptoms
2. Mania
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A) Altered serum magnesium levels B) Altered serum calcium levels C) Altered serum potassium levels D) Altered serum sodium levels
Which of the cranial nerves should be tested when a patient presents with right-sided facial droop and inability to close the right eye?
A. Cranial nerve III B. Cranial nerve V C. Cranial nerve VII D. Cranial nerve X
Maddy, a G3 TPAL 1011 woman, gave birth 12 hours ago to a 9 lb. 13 oz. daughter. She experiences severe cramps with breastfeeding. The perinatal nurse best describes this condition as:
A) Afterpains B) Uterine hypertonia C) Bladder hypertonia D) Rectus abdominis diastasis
Inspection of the female external genitalia begins with what?
A) Inguinal area B) Mons pubis C) Pubic hair D) Skin