A nurse is assessing a child with a depressive disorder. Which ...

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A nurse is assessing a child with a depressive disorder. Which symptom is likely to be manifested by the child?
 
  a. Increased nighttime waking
  b. Impulsivity and distractibility
  c. Carelessness and inattention to details
  d. Refusal to leave the house

Question 2

A nurse should expect which cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) laboratory results on a child diagnosed with bacterial meningitis? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Elevated white blood count (WBC).
  b. Decreased protein
  c. Decreased glucose
  d. Cloudy in color
  e. Increase in red blood cells (RBC).

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Answer to Question 1

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Sleep pattern disturbances are often associated with depression. These include insomnia or hypersomnia. Impulsivity and distractibility are manifestations of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A diminished ability to think or concentrate, carelessness, and inattention to details are clinical manifestations of a depressive disorder. A refusal to leave the house, even to play with friends, is characteristic of separation anxiety disorder.

Answer to Question 2

A, C, D
The CSF laboratory results for bacterial meningitis include elevated WBC counts, cloudy or milky in color, and decreased glucose. The protein is elevated and there should be no RBCs present. RBCs are present when the tap was traumatic.