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segrsyd

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For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room.
 
  Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of: a. unipolar depression.
  b. dysthymic disorder.
  c. hypomanic episode.
  d. bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet is known as ___________________ __.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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

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Mood disorders are also known as affective disorders. Bipolar disorders cause the patient to suddenly shift in emotions from one extreme to the other.

Answer to Question 2

cephalocaudal
Cephalocaudal is defined as growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Excellent

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