A guiding principle for the nurse to remember when suspecting ...

[Lisaclaire]

A guiding principle for the nurse to remember when suspecting depression in children and adolescents is:
 
  A) Depression in these patients is much less severe than in adults
  B) Look for a change in the patient's behavior and the degree to which the behavior is exhibited
  C) Suicidal ideation is less common in children than in adults
  D) Symptoms of depression in these patients are quite different from those in adults

Question 2

Mr. M has been admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of peptic ulcer. Nurses understand that peptic ulcers may be considered a somatoform disorder because peptic ulcers are:
 
  A) Physical illnesses caused by an underdeveloped psyche
  B) Emotionally based disorders of unknown cause
  C) Physical disorders strongly related to long-term emotional stress
  D) Psychological disorders caused by fear

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C

[Lisaclaire]

Excellent

[meow1234]

Gracias!