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Zulu123

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A patient with a sexual response disorder reports hypersexuality. During the interview, a nurse should inquire about a history of which psychiatric disorder?
 
  a. Mania
  b. Depression
  c. Personality disorder
  d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a young child with autistic disorder. According to the DSM-IV-TR, autistic disorder includes impairments in all areas except:
 
  A) Mood.
  B) Communication abilities.
  C) Behaviors.
  D) Social interactions.


chreslie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A
Hypersexuality may be the first symptom of a manic episode. In depression, sexuality responses tend to be decreased. There are no specific patterns of altered sexuality associated with personality disorders or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Answer to Question 2

A


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