Author Question: Five years after a major flood, a 52-year-old woman visits the family nurse practitioner (FNP) ... (Read 118 times)

erika

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 522
Five years after a major flood, a 52-year-old woman visits the family nurse practitioner (FNP) complaining primarily of inability to sleep but also of trouble concentrating
 
  on her job and household tasks and lack of interest in her former hobbies. What will the nurse probably do?
 
  A. Ask if she has any other menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes.
  B. Ask if she has frequent nightmares or intrusive memories about the flood.
  C. Suggest ferrous sulfate for anemia, which is probably the physiologic basis for the symptoms.
  D. Suggest hot cocoa and relaxation exercises to help the woman sleep and regain her vigor.

Question 2

What is a problem among persons with comorbidity (both substance abuse problems and mental illness)?
 
  A. It is difficult to distinguish which problems are caused by which diagnosis.
  B. Many treatment facilities focusing on one problem will reject the client because of the other diagnosis.
  C. The symptoms of one problem mask the symptoms of the other.
  D. Treatment for one of the problems interferes with treatment for the other.



LegendaryAnswers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

About one in five American adults and teenagers have had a genital herpes infection—and most of them don't know it. People with genital herpes have at least twice the risk of becoming infected with HIV if exposed to it than those people who do not have genital herpes.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library