The nurse is reviewing the medical record of a patient and notes the information below. Which of the following would be found on Axis III? Select all that apply
A) Cocaine dependence
B) Bipolar I disorder
C) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder
D) Cellulitis
E) Homelessness
F) Arrest for cocaine possession with intent to sell
C, D
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On the advice of her sister, a 52-year-old woman has visited her nurse practitioner to discuss the potential benefits of hormone replacement therapy in controlling the symptoms of menopause
Which of the following responses by the nurse is most appropriate? A) "We'll have to check your bone density first, because if it's too low then it's not safe to start HRT." B) "Actually, most of the current research is suggesting that HRT may not be all that effective in treating the symptoms of menopause." C) "It's important to balance the possible benefits of HRT with the fact that it might increase your risk of heart disease and stroke" D) "HRT might be quite beneficial to you, and it carries the additional benefit of modest protection against breast cancer."
A patient whose new job requires travel to Europe requests the nurse's assistance with fear of flying. What treatment method might the nurse select as likely to be the most effective?
1. Psychoanalysis 2. Aversion therapy 3. Cognitive therapy 4. Systematic desensitization
The nurse is preparing to inspect the external genitalia of an obese female client. Which finding should the nurse be prepared to document?
A. Edematous labia. B. Reddened genitalia. C. Ecchymosis. D. Excoriated labia majora.
A patient with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) asks the nurse what she can do to improve her chances of getting pregnant. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Clomiphene will help induce ovulation but will not treat the other symptoms of polycystic ovarian disease." b. "If I lose weight, my infertility and irregular periods could resolve without medications." c. "Metformin improves insulin sensitivity and reduces male hormone levels." d. "Spironolactone, which reduces androgens and facial hair, is helpful if I'm trying to conceive."