This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Based on current sociocultural risk factors for mental illness, a nurse assesses that which patient ... (Read 34 times)

vinney12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
on: Jul 19, 2018
Based on current sociocultural risk factors for mental illness, a nurse assesses that which patient is at highest risk for depression?
 
  a. A 26-year-old female
  b. A 33-year-old male
  c. A 57-year-old male
  d. A 72-year-old female

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older patient in a residential care facility. The patient has been extremely irritable the entire day.
 
  When modifying the patient's plan of care, which of the following would be an appropriate snack to offer the patient to decrease the irritability?
  A) Chocolate candy bar
  B) Handful of raisins
  C) Granola bar
  D) Glass of milk


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

chereeb

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Females are at greater risk for being diagnosed and treated for depression than males. The rate of depression among aging adults is lower than the rate in younger age groups.

Answer to Question 2

D


vinney12

  • Member
  • Posts: 586
Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent

Laurenleakan

  • Member
  • Posts: 309
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

No drugs are available to relieve parathyroid disease. Parathyroid disease is caused by a parathyroid tumor, and it needs to be removed by surgery.

Did you know?

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the breathing tubes (bronchi), which causes increased mucus production and other changes. It is usually caused by bacteria or viruses, can be serious in people who have pulmonary or cardiac diseases, and can lead to pneumonia.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, more than 50 million Americans have some kind of food allergy. Food allergies affect between 4 and 6% of children, and 4% of adults, according to the CDC. The most common food allergies include shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, fish, eggs, milk, and soy.

Did you know?

The human body produces and destroys 15 million blood cells every second.

In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
Primary factors affecting blood pressure Primary factors affecting blood pressure
Factors affecting determination of pulse oxygen saturation Factors affecting determination of pulse oxygen saturation
A Mental Model A Mental Model
Current and future trends and impacts (IPCC) Current and future trends and impacts (IPCC)
Video: Epidural Hematoma

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library