Answer to Question 1
A, B, F
Understanding that neurotransmitter dysfunction is a major causative factor in depression helps reduce self-blame and guilt regarding being depressed. Keeping expectations realistic decreases feelings of helplessness, helps maintain self-esteem, and helps the nurse remain therapeutic. Self-assessment of feelings by the nurse is appropriate and necessary for maintaining objectivity and effectiveness. Exploring negative feelings and experiences, while sometimes painful, is often necessary to resolving them. Focusing on them extensively or exclusively would not be helpful, but they should not be ignored. Depressed persons have difficulty focusing on positive aspects of life; pressing them to do so would not be realistic or therapeutic. Simple activities with a likelihood of success provide nontaxing positive experiences that can enhance self-esteem and contribute to hopefulness.
Answer to Question 2
C
In assessing a client for risk of suicide, all of these factors (suicide ideation, present suicide plan, level of despair) indicate a risk. However, a client with previous attempts presents the highest risk.
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis
Patient teaching: ear assessment
Patient registration form.
Inspecting a patient’s ear during a physical examination.
Digital recording devices can be helpful when providing patient education to visually impaired ...
A pacemaker in a patient’s chest.