During a course on mental disorders, a PHN learns that the term serious mental illness (SMI) refers to diagnosable mental disorders that may disrupt a person's ability to function and may qualify that person for support services
The PHN also notes that the mental disorders that can lead to SMI include:
A. Mild depression
B. Panic disorder
C. Schizophrenia
D. Both 2 and 3
ANS: D
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A school-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis). Which of the following would you do?
A) Elevate the head of the bed slightly and apply pressure to the forehead. B) Sit the child upright and apply pressure to the sides of the nose. C) Turn the child's head to the side and press on the nasal ridge. D) Keep the child flat and apply pressure to the bridge of the nose.
Which diagnostic test will be most useful to the nurse in determining whether a patient admitted with acute shortness of breath has heart failure?
a. Serum troponin b. Arterial blood gases c. B-type natriuretic peptide d. 12-lead electrocardiogram
Challenges facing home care will require that home care nurses
A) become certified in their infusion therapy and wound care to continue in the field. B) keep abreast of changes in regulations and documentation requirements. C) monitor hospitalizations of clients to prevent losing home funding. D) initiate telehomehealth with all home care clients.
Focused or Problem-Centered Database
What will be an ideal response?