Annie has been diagnosed as having dysthymic depression. The nurse knows that symptoms of this disorder include: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
A) A depressed mood that lasts for most of each day over a 2-year period.
B) Anhedonia
C) Hallucinations
D) Difficulty in making decisions
E) Periods of euphoria
F) Sleep pattern disturbances
A, B, D, F
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A) Periorbital edema B) Headache unrelieved by OTC medications C) Clear drainage from nose D) Blood-tinged mucus when blowing the nose
Hearing impaired parents face- many challenges in caregiving and parenting, particularly if their deafness dates back to infancy or early childhood
In order to ensure that the learning needs of these families are met, legislation has been passed that directs hospitals to use various communication techniques and resources with their deaf patients. Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following would lead you to suspect injury caused by abuse?
A) A broken arm in a woman B) New injuries that appear to have been acquired recently C) Repeated requests for EMS assistance D) An immediate call to 9-1-1 after the injury
It is late at night on the medical unit in the hospital, and the physician calls to leave orders for one of his clients. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) answers the phone and appropriately re-sponds with which of the following statements?
a. "Let me get the registered nurse on the phone." b. "I am unable to take the order at this time. Please call in the morning." c. "Please repeat the order for me so I can make sure it is written correctly." d. "Let me have your phone number, and I will have the supervisor call you back."