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V@ndy87

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The nurse is assessing the sleep patterns of Mildred, a 70-year-old psychiatric client.
 
  Based on her knowledge of circadian rhythms and the influence of age, which of the following would the nurse anticipate Mildred reporting about her sleep pattern?
  A) When I was younger, I didn't notice any difference in feeling sleepy or alert in the morning as compared to the evening.
  B) Now it seems like I am sleepier at night and more alert in the morning.
  C) When I worked days, I'd always have trouble feeling sleepy in the morning.
  D) When I was younger, the amount of sleep I got didn't seem to matter.

Question 2

A son brings his father to the clinic and tells the nurse that his father has begun to act strangely in the past few days and has unprovoked outbursts of anger. After the incidents, the father expresses remorse for his outburst.
 
  The nurse should question the son about whether his father has:
  A) A history of panic disorder.
  B) Exhibited previous problems expressing anger appropriately.
  C) Suffered any traumatic injury to his cerebral cortex.
  D) Suffered any traumatic injury to his brain stem.



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choc0chan

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C




V@ndy87

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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