Author Question: The home health nurse takes into consideration that as depression develops, the patient may begin to ... (Read 48 times)

shofmannx20 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The home health nurse takes into consideration that as depression develops, the patient may begin to use excessive amounts of:

a. antianxiety agents as a sedative.
b. corticosteroids as a mood elevator.
c. caffeine drinks as an energy booster.
d. comfort foods as a morale booster.

Question 2

The nurse explains that long-term care facility placement for the older adult usually makes the older adult feel:

a. rejected.
b. safe.
c. that he or she has a fresh start.
d. that he or she has immediate assistance at hand.