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The nurse suspects that a young adult has an alteration in mental health. Which client statement did the nurse use to make this decision?
 
  1. I am married and have three children.
  2. I visit the local senior center to help weekly.
  3. I do volunteer work for the Red Cross.
  4. I live alone, and don't go out much.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older client who has tremors, rigidity, and a shuffling gait. The nurse explains to the family that one possible cause of this disease is:
 
  1. increased acetylcholine in the brain.
  2. decreased dopamine production.
  3. decreased glutamate.
  4. decreased serotonin in the brain.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 4

1. The client who is in a relationship and appears happy about it is fulfilling a basic human need: relating to others.
2. Someone who helps out at a senior center is engaging others and relating.
3. Volunteering is a good way to relate to others and make a difference.
4. Since relating to others is a most important human need, the client who is isolated is a concern for the nurse. Further exploration of the client's mental health is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. Acetylcholine is decreased in those with Alzheimer and Parkinson diseases.
2. The production of dopamine is decreased in Parkinson disease, which this client is exhibiting.
3. Glutamate is increased in Alzheimer disease and not associated with Parkinson disease.
4. A decrease in serotonin is thought to characterize depression and anxiety disorders.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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