Clients who attempt or commit suicide have a significant decrease in serotonin, which causes them to become more:
A) Impulsive and aggressive.
B) Manic and euphoric.
C) Aggressive and manic.
D) Ambivalent and impulsive.
A,
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He states to the nurse, "I've been pretty good about taking all my pills on time, though it was a bit hit and miss over the holiday weekend." How should the nurse best respond to this patient's statement? A) "Remember that if you miss a dose, you need to take a double dose at the next scheduled time." B) "It's acceptable to miss an occasional dose as long as your symptoms don't get worse, but it's not really recommended." C) "Remember that your antiretroviral drugs will only be effective if you take them very consistently." D) "If you're not consistent with taking your medications, you're likely to develop more side effects."
The nurse admits a client, and begins by orienting the client to the room and measuring vital signs. What does the nurse say next?
1. "It has been nice meeting you, and I'll see you later." 2. "I will be your nurse for today, so use the call bell if you need something." 3. "Mrs. Jones, do you have any questions? I have time now." 4. "Mrs. Jones, would you like a tour of the unit?"
A man and a woman who have not achieved a successful pregnancy are scheduled to meet with a fertility specialist. Which simple evaluation is usually the first test to be per-formed?
a. Semen analysis b. Hysterosalpingogram c. Endometrial biopsy d. Testicular biopsy
The nurse is interviewing a client with suspected Lyme disease. Which of the following questions would be a priority in this situation?
1. "When was your last seizure?" 2. "Have you been hiking or camping lately?" 3. "What has your temperature been running?" 4. "Do you have an appetite?"