There is no difference is lifetime prevalence rates of major mental illness between developed and developing countries. Despite the prevalence and disability associated with major mental illness,
these disorders are much more likely to be untreated than physical illness at every income level. Using your knowledge about the scope of mental illness, what mental health illness has the highest percentage of individuals who go untreated?
A) Anxiety
B) Bipolar disorders
C) Depression
D) Alcoholism and addictive disorders
D
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A client with a history of myocardial infarctions states to the nurse, "I have been smoking for 35 years. It will not matter if I stop now." Which is the priority response from the nurse?
A) "Your risk of continued coronary heart disease will decrease by half when you stop." B) "Quitting will enhance the effects of your medications." C) "Your risk of lung cancer will be reduced." D) "Quitting will decrease any complications you might develop."
Pinworms and Candida may both cause:
a. constipation. b. hemorrhoids. c. perirectal irritation. d. perirectal protrusion.
The nurse is reviewing with a pregnant client the skin changes that she might experience during gestation. What should the nurse include in this discussion? Select all that apply
1. Linea nigra 2. Spider nevi 3. Psoriatic lesions 4. Striae gravidarum 5. Melasma gravidarum
A patient is admitted to the hospital to rule out pneumonia. Which infection control technique does the nurse maintain?
a. Strict respiratory isolation and use of a specially designated facemask b. respiratory isolation and contact isolation for sputum c. respiratory isolation with a stock surgical mask d. standard precautions and no respiratory isolation