Author Question: A school-age child diagnosed with depression is receiving antidepressant therapy. The nurse would ... (Read 59 times)

justinmsk · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A school-age child diagnosed with depression is receiving antidepressant therapy. The nurse would instruct the parents to notify the physician immediately if the child demonstrates which of the following?

A) Loss of interest
B) Gastric upset
C) Sedation
D) Urinary retention

Question 2

Which of the following is the most sensitive indicator of intellectual disability?

A) History of seizures
B) Preterm birth
C) Vision deficit
D) Language delay

joechoochoy · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Response:
Children taking antidepressants are at risk for the development of presuicidal behavior, which may be indicated by a loss of interest or pleasure. Gastric upset, sedation, and urinary retention may or may not occur, but none of these would be as important to report as the potential for self-harm.

Answer to Question 2

D
Response:
Due to the extent of cognition required to understand and produce speech, the most sensitive early indicator of intellectual disability is delayed language development. A history of seizures, preterm birth, and vision deficit may be associated with intellectual disability but are not the most sensitive indicators.