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craiczarry · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A child who has symptoms of irritable mood, changes in sleep and appetite patterns, decreased self-esteem, and disengagement from family and friends lasting 3 weeks meets the criteria for which depressive disorder?

a. Major depressive disorder
b. Dysthymic disorder
c. Cyclothymic disorder
d. Panic disorder

Question 2

The nurse instructs a couple on the process of basic fertility testing. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)

A) The quality of the sperm will be looked at..
B) The sperm will be tested for adequate number..
C) A test will be done to determine if ovulation is occurring..
D) The importance of using in vitro fertilization will be discussed..
E) It will be determined if the sperm and eggs are able to meet correctly..

gcook · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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A A 2-week (or longer) episode of depressed or irritable mood in addition to
disturbances in appetite, sleep, energy, or self-esteem meets the criteria for a
major depressive disorder.
B A dysthymic disorder is associated with a depressed or irritable mood for at least
a year.
C A cyclothymic or bipolar mood disorder is characterized by chronic, fluctuating
mood disturbances between depressive lows and highs for a year.
D A panic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
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There are three parts to basic fertility testing. The sperm are analyzed for number and quality, ovulation is determined, and the environment for the sperm and egg to meet is analyzed. In vitro fertilization is not a part of basic fertility testing.