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Wadzanai

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A client is diagnosed with persistent depressive (dysthymia) disorder. Which should a nurse classify as an affective symptom of this disorder?
 
  A. Social isolation with a focus on self
  B. Low energy level
  C. Difficulty concentrating
  D. Gloomy and pessimistic outlook on life

Question 2

Laboratory results reveal elevated levels of prolactin in a client diagnosed with schizophrenia. When assessing the client, the nurse should expect to observe which symptoms? Select all that apply.
 
  A. Apathy
  B. Social withdrawal
  C. Anhedonia
  D. Galactorrhea
  E. Gynecomastia



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lucas dlamini

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The nurse should classify a gloomy and pessimistic outlook on life as an affective symptom of dysthymia. Symptoms of depression can be described as alterations in four areas of human functions: affective, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological. Affective symptoms are those that relate to the mood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D, E
Dopamine blockage, an expected action of antipsychotic medications, also results in prolactin elevation. Galactorrhea and gynecomastia are symptoms of prolactin elevation.




Wadzanai

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


ricroger

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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