The depressed patient with AIDS says, "I don't understand why I am going to be getting doses of testosterone. What good will that do me now?" What should the nurse keep in mind about testosterone when responding?
a. It can lower viral load
b. It can lighten depression
c. It can increase lean body mass
d. It can increase appetite
ANS: C
Testosterone can increase body mass and lean weight.
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Which documentation of diagnosis would a nurse expect in a psychiatric treatment setting?
a. I Acute renal failure II 75 III Bipolar disorder I, mixed IV Loss of disability benefits 2 months ago V None b. I Schizophrenia, paranoid type II Death of spouse last year III 60 IV None V Diabetes, type 2 c. I Polysubstance dependence II Narcissistic Personality Disorder III 90 IV Hyperlipidemia V Charges pending for assault d. I Major Depression II Avoidant Personality Disorder III Hypertension IV Home destroyed by hurricane last year V 80
Which of the following should be included in patient teaching to prevent constipation?
A) Establish a bowel routine based upon the fact that the best time for defecation is after dinner. B) Exercise may prolong a bowel movement. C) Consume high-residue, high-fiber foods. D) Resist the urge to defecate until the scheduled time.
If a nurse assesses that a profoundly depressed client has diurnal variation, a schedule should be
planned that a. calls for the client to be awakened early in the morning to participate in exercise. b. places activities during the part of the day the client is most energetic. c. permits the client freedom of choice. d. concentrates activities after lunch.
A nurse is frustrated with a coworker who has habitually failed to take her breaks on time. As a result, the nurse's own breaks are often delayed or cut short. Which statement is most appropriately assertive?
A) "It's selfish to make me pay the price for your poor time management." B) "Have you given some thought to ways that you could reorganize the way you take your breaks?" C) "I would appreciate it if you made sure you took your breaks on time so that I can do the same." D) "I'm afraid I'm going to have to report this to our manager because it's inconsiderate."