A nurse is developing a presentation for families who have members that have been diagnosed with bipolar disorders. When describing this condition to the group, which of the following would the nurse most likely include?
A) As the person ages, the episodes tend to decrease over time.
B) Environmental stressors are a key cause of these disorders.
C) The risk for suicide is high with either depression or mania.
D) Risk-taking behaviors are more common with a depressive episode.
A, B, C
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What is this process known as? A) Apoptosis B) Phagocytosis C) Antibody response D) Cellular immune response
A nursing instructor is describing the classes of drugs that are commonly used as preanesthetics. The instructor determines that the teaching was successful when the students identify which as an example? Select all that apply
A) Antihypertensives B) Opioid agonists C) Antianxiety agents D) Antiemetics E) Cholinergic antagonists
The Public Health Nurse receives a phone call from a 16-year-old girl who asks, "Do I need to have a Pap smear just because I'm sexually active?" What is the nurse's correct response?
1. "Yes, all sexually active females should be screened for both cervical cancer and HPV." 2. "No, you do not need to be screened for cervical cancer until you are 21 years old." 3. "Yes, all women under the age of 29 should be screened for both cervical cancer and HPV." 4. "No, but you will need to begin your screenings for both cervical cancer and HPV when you are 18 years old."
Describe the food on the plate of a blind patient in terms of a clock face
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.