The client lives his life rapidly bouncing from feelings of deep sadness to great joy. The client's diagnosis is most likely
1. bipolar disorder.
2. major depression.
3. an anxiety disorder.
4. dysthymic disorder.
1
The hallmark of a bipolar disorder is sudden and dramatic shifts in emotional extremes.
You might also like to view...
Which patient diagnosis and behavior should lead a nurse to conclude the patient is using the defense mechanism of denial?
a. A patient with emphysema continues to smoke. b. A patient with diabetes mellitus uses a sugar substitute. c. A patient with a drug problem blames his mother for his habit. d. A patient with osteoarthritis angrily kicks the steps that he cannot climb.
Which of the following statements would be an acceptable response to the question, "What is the study problem?"
a. "It was very unclear what the researcher was trying to accomplish. I found it lengthy and difficult to read. The vocabulary was way over my head and I got lost trying to figure things out." b. "The researcher did not do a very good job of presenting the study problem." c. "The researcher states the study problem completely and concisely. It is clear to the reader what was trying to be accomplished with the research." d. "No problem was presented."
A patient's blood pressure continues to be elevated even though the patient was prescribed an ACE inhibitor for several weeks
What are appropriate nursing interventions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Ask if the patient is taking the prescribed medication. 2. Suggest to the physician that a different medication be prescribed. 3. Schedule another blood pressure check in a week. 4. Realize that the patient's anxiety over the diagnosis is affecting treatment. 5. Ask if the patient is experiencing side effects from the medication.
The client is hypotensive after hemodialysis. Which does the nurse implement to prevent complications from hypotension?
1. Provides warm blankets 2. Elevates the head of the bed 3. Instructs client to move slowly 4. Puts client on seizure precautions