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segrsyd · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

For the past 3 weeks, the nurse has observed a patient interacting with staff and other patients, helping decorate the dining room for a party, and leading the singing in the activity room.

Today, the patient tearfully refuses to dress or get out of bed. The nurse recognizes these behaviors as evidence of: a. unipolar depression.
b. dysthymic disorder.
c. hypomanic episode.
d. bipolar disorder.

Question 2

Growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet is known as ___________________ __.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Tonyam972 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Mood disorders are also known as affective disorders. Bipolar disorders cause the patient to suddenly shift in emotions from one extreme to the other.

Answer to Question 2

cephalocaudal
Cephalocaudal is defined as growth and development that proceeds from the head toward the feet.