The primary purpose of the DSM-IV-TR is to:
A) Provide a commonly understood diagnostic category for clinical practice.
B) Describe treatment modalities for psychiatric disorders and mental illnesses.
C) Identify various etiologies for mental disorders based on family histories.
D) Provide optimal outcomes for treatment for individuals with mental illnesses.
A
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A) "What prescription and nonprescription medications do you currently take?" B) "Have you previously been admitted to the hospital, either for surgery or for medical treatment?" C) "How long do you expect to be at home recovering after your surgery?" D) "Would you say that you tend to eat a fairly healthy diet?"
A novice nurse is working in a behavioral health hospital and desires to learn more about bipolar disorder. The nurse understands that bipolar disorders affect clients differently across the lifespan
Which is true regarding bipolar disorder and lifespan considerations? A) Children with bipolar disorders present with mood changes only. B) Children with bipolar disorders are usually diagnosed quickly, preventing years of undiagnosed mental illness. C) Suicide risk does not increase in adolescents and teenagers who are diagnosed with bipolar disorders. D) Lifetime prevalence of bipolar disorders in adolescents is 0%-3%.
A nurse in the geriatric area of a hospital sits with a client and discusses teaching on how to keep the Groshong port clean when she goes home
What strategies for controlling environmental constraints should the nurse keep in mind when working with clients who are geriatric? A) Try to arrange learning experiences when the learner feels relatively healthy. B) Have a sufficient grasp of the subject matter. C) Make sure expectations and standards are clear. D) Provide time for learning at a comfortable pace.
The nurse is aware that the drug that will most likely be used in the treatment of warfarin sodium overdose is
1. aspirin. 2. heparin. 3. vitamin K. 4. protamine sulfate.