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vicotolentino · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

If a nurse assesses that a profoundly depressed client has diurnal variation, a schedule should be
planned that

a. calls for the client to be awakened early in the morning to participate in exercise.
b. places activities during the part of the day the client is most energetic.
c. permits the client freedom of choice.
d. concentrates activities after lunch.

Question 2

The spouse of a client with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic
transmission of bipolar disorders. The best response would be

a. A higher proportion of clients with bipolar disorders is found among creative
writers..
b. A higher rate of relatives with bipolar disorder is found among clients with
bipolar disorder..
c. A higher rate of relatives of clients with bipolar disorder respond in an
exaggerated way to daily stress..
d. More individuals with bipolar disorder come from higher socioeconomic and
educational backgrounds..

millet · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Diurnal variation means the client feels better and has more energy at a certain time of the day.
Activities should be planned for this period of higher functioning because the client is better able to
participate at that time. Option A: The client may not function optimally in the early morning.
Option C: Depressed clients usually need a schedule because decision making is difficult. Option D:
This may or may not coincide with client's period of higher functioning.

Answer to Question 2

B
Evidence of genetic transmission is supported when twins or relatives of clients with a particular
disorder also show an incidence of the disorder that is higher than the incidence in the general
public. The other options do not support the theory of genetic transmission of bipolar disorder.