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neverstopbelieb

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on: Jul 11, 2018
In educating patients and families about depression, the gerontological nurse recognizes that depression is:
 
  a. a prevalent condition
  b. often undertreated
  c. common cause of excess disability
  d. all of the above

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient experiences much stress and feels the heart racing at times. The nurse explains that this is the fight-or-flight response and is associated with which body chemical?
 
  1. Serotonin
  2. Dopamine
  3. Epinephrine
  4. Acetylcholine


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janeli

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: Serotonin is associated with sleep and depression.


neverstopbelieb

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

dyrone

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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