What is the most common mental health diagnosis?
A. Alcohol abuse and dependence
B. Bipolar disorder
C. Depression
D. Drug abuse and dependence
ANS: A
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a. responds to rules, routines, and customs of a group. b. reports mood is consistently sad, discouraged, and hopeless. c. performs tasks attempted within the limits set by own abilities. d. is able to see the difference between the "as if" and the "for real."
All of the patient's children are distressed by the possibility of removing life-support treatments from their mother
The child who is most upset tells the nurse, "This is the same as killing her! I thought you were supposed to help her!" The nurse explains to the family, a. "This is a process of allowing your mother to die naturally after the injuries that she sustained in a serious accident." b. "The hospital would never allow us to do that kind of thing." c. "Let's talk about this calmly, and I will explain why assisted suicide is appropriate in this case." d. "She's lived a long and productive life."
A nursing student asks, "Are there any techniques to help me better understand difficult nursing concepts?" The best reply would be
a. "Memorize as much as you possibly can." b. "Begin by learning the definition of all terms." c. "Repeat key ideas in your own terms." d. "Cram for examinations."
Vulnerable populations are those most likely to develop health problems and experience poorer outcomes because of limited access to care and a wide variety of other stressors
Therefore, when caring for a patient from a vulnerable group, it is most important for the nurse to focus on: a. Methods to connect the patient with a social worker b. Family members and their interactions in planning care c. Identifying the patient's difficulties and risks d. Identifying the patient's strengths and resources