When the clinician mentions that a client has anhedonia, the nurse can expect that the client
A. has poor retention of recent events.
B. has weight loss of 10 lb or more from anorexia.
C. obtains no pleasure from previously enjoyed activities.
D. has difficulty with tasks requiring fine motor skills.
Answer: C. obtains no pleasure from previously enjoyed activities.
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In caring for a stage IV pressure ulcer, the nurse assesses the purulent drainage as creamy yellow with a necrotic odor. The nurse is aware that this type of exudate is probably caused by:
a. Proteus. b. Bacteroides. c. Staphylococcus. d. Pseudomonas.
Perianal abscesses, fissures, or pilonidal cysts will cause the patient to experience:
a. bulging and wrinkling. b. constipation and pallor. c. diarrhea and redness. d. tenderness and inflammation.
The term productive aging refers to
a. production of offspring to continue the life cycle. b. holding a productive job throughout all stages of adulthood. c. an ability to stay active and healthy throughout all stages of adulthood. d. development of attitudes and skills that support adaptation to the transitions of life.
The nurse is teaching a class on the pathophysiology of rheumatoid arthritis to a group of nurses. The nurse asks the group, "Which clinical manifestations would you expect to see with rheumatoid arthritis?"
The group correctly names which of the following? (Select all that apply.) a. Joint injury b. Fever c. Weight gain d. Thickening of the skin e. Fatigue