In educating patients and families about depression, the ...

[neverstopbelieb]

In educating patients and families about depression, the gerontological nurse recognizes that depression is:
 
  a. a prevalent condition
  b. often undertreated
  c. common cause of excess disability
  d. all of the above

Question 2

During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient experiences much stress and feels the heart racing at times. The nurse explains that this is the fight-or-flight response and is associated with which body chemical?
 
  1. Serotonin
  2. Dopamine
  3. Epinephrine
  4. Acetylcholine

[janeli]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale: Serotonin is associated with sleep and depression.

[neverstopbelieb]

Great answer, keep it coming

[nguyenhoanhat]

Wow, this really help