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anshika

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A student nurse caring for a patient diagnosed with depression reads in the patient's medical record, This patient shows vegetative signs of depression. Which nursing diagnoses most clearly relate to the vegetative signs? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements
  b. Chronic low self-esteem
  c. Sexual dysfunction
  d. Self-care deficit
  e. Powerlessness
  f. Insomnia

Question 2

A patient being treated with paroxetine (Paxil) 50 mg po daily for depression reports to the clinic nurse, I took a few extra tablets earlier today and now I feel bad. Which assessments are most critical? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Vital signs
  b. Urinary frequency
  c. Psychomotor retardation
  d. Presence of abdominal pain and diarrhea
  e. Hyperactivity or feelings of restlessness


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

ANS: A, C, D, F
Vegetative signs of depression are alterations in body processes necessary to support life and growth, such as eating, sleeping, elimination, and sexual activity. These diagnoses are more closely related to vegetative signs than diagnoses associated with feelings about self. See relationship to audience response question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, D, E
The patient is taking the maximum dose of this SSRI and has ingested an additional unknown amount of the drug. Central serotonin syndrome must be considered. Symptoms include abdominal pain, diarrhea, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, hyperpyrexia, increased motor activity, and muscle spasms. Central serotonin syndrome may progress to a full medical emergency if not treated early. The patient may have urinary retention, but frequency would not be expected.


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