A client is admitted to the mental healthcare facility with complaints of feeling
depressed, feeling irritated, and having vague physical complaints.
The healthcare
provider suspects a case of dysthymia and instructs the nurse to take the client's case
history. The symptoms should be present for what duration in order to diagnose
dysthymia?
A) Less than 6 weeks
B) At least 3 months
C) More than 6 months
D) At least 2 years
D
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A) Introduction B) Method section C) Results section D) Discussion
The pediatric nurse performs a health assessment on a 9-year-old female who weighs 23 kilograms and is 132 cm tall. The nurse documents the patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) as:
A) 13.20. B) 13.82. C) 14.25. D) 14.68.
The nurse is deciding on a dosage schedule for methylphenidate (Ritalin). The nurse recognizes that which time is the most appropriate to administer this drug for maximum effectiveness?
a. Before breakfast or lunch b. With meals c. After dinner d. At bedtime
It is not necessary to supervise clients who smoke in their own homes
Indicate whether the statement is true or false