The nurse is caring for a young adult in the mental health clinic. The client tells the nurse that he was physically neglected as a child. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of:
A) Major depression.
B) Schizophrenia.
C) Narcissistic personality disorder.
D) Panic disorder.
A
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a. Verify data c. Interpret data b. Organize data d. Document data
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a. A complete cure is expected with this me-dication. b. Lifestyle changes can be as effective as medication therapy. c. Long-term therapy may be needed. d. The medication will be used until surgery can be performed.
A condition that results from an accident or illness is known as a(n):
a. inherited disability. b. congenital disability. c. acquired disability. d. nosocomial disability.
An Arab student new to an elementary school reports, "I don't want to go to gym class. It's never been a good class for me.". Which factor would be of primary concern for a school nurse?
a. The student's family's cultural beliefs regarding females interacting with males in public b. Complaints from others of "bullying" that occurs in gym class c. The student's problems adjusting to the new school environment d. A concern that the gym class is overcrowded and too competitive