A client with depression mentions to the nurse, "My mother says depression is a chemical disor-der. What does she mean?" The nurse's response is based on the theory that depression primarily involves the following neurotransmitters:
1. Serotonin and dopamine
2. Cortisol and GABA
3. COMT and glutamate
4. Monamine and glycine
ANS: 1
One possible cause of depression is thought to involve one or more neurotransmitters. Serotonin and dopamine have been found to be important in the regulation of depression.
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A patient tells the nurse that he thought that he would feel better since it has been a few days after the radiation exposure, but he still feels weak and tired. Which of the following is the nurse's best response to this patient?
1. "The weak and tired feelings will continue for a while longer.". 2. "This means that your body is healing.". 3. "After your strength returns, you might have diarrhea.". 4. "Increasing your activity will help with the feelings of fatigue.".
The client has a perineal wound as a result of a laceration that occurred during the birth process. What is the most accurate nonpharmacologic measure that the nurse teaches the client to use for relief?
a. Warm sitz bath 2 to 3 hours after delivery b. Cool sitz bath 12 to 24 hours after delivery c. Client positioned supine or prone d. Early and frequent ambulation
The primary care NP teaches a patient about TMP/SMX before prescribing it to treat a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I will take this medication with food." b. "I should drink a full glass of water with each dose." c. "I should stay out of direct sunlight and use sunscreen." d. "I should report any ringing in my ears or a sore throat."
When reviewing the purposes of a family assessment, the nurse educator would identify a need for further teaching if the student responded that family assessment is used to gain an understanding of which aspect of the family?
a. Development b. Function c. Political views d. Structure