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shofmannx20

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The home health nurse takes into consideration that as depression develops, the patient may begin to use excessive amounts of:
 
  a. antianxiety agents as a sedative.
  b. corticosteroids as a mood elevator.
  c. caffeine drinks as an energy booster.
  d. comfort foods as a morale booster.

Question 2

The nurse explains that long-term care facility placement for the older adult usually makes the older adult feel:
 
  a. rejected.
  b. safe.
  c. that he or she has a fresh start.
  d. that he or she has immediate assistance at hand.


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emilymalinowski12

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


shofmannx20

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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