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jon_i

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The nurse is caring for a suicidal patient who has been treated effectively with antidepressant therapy. The patient verbalizes that he feels better. The nurse is alert that the patient is most at risk for which potential complication?
 
  a. Increased risk of self-harm
  b. Increased emotional fragility
  c. Increased potential for weight gain
  d. Increased activity intolerance

Question 2

Which signs and symptoms are consistent with general anxiety disorder (GAD)? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Heart rate of over 100 beats/min
  b. Restlessness
  c. Urinary retention
  d. Fatigue
  e. Muscular tension


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bassamabas

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The risk of suicide is greater now that the patient has increased energy to plan and complete the suicide. Effective antidepressant therapy should not cause an increase in emotional fragility, weight gain, or activity intolerance.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D, E
A person who experiences persistent, unrealistic, or excessive worry about two or more life cir-cumstances for 6 months or longer is exhibiting symptoms associated with GAD. GAD usually develops slowly and is chronic in nature. Dieresis rather than urinary retention is a commonly seen with GAD. All other options listed are characteristics of GAD.


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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thank you :)


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Reply #3 on: Jun 25, 2018
Happy to help you


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