A nursing student on a psychiatric unit questions how circadian rhythms and psychopathology are related. What is the most appropriate response by an experienced nurse?
A) Circadian rhythms have little effect on and are affected little by psychopathology.
B) External manipulation of the lightdark cycle has little effect on mood disorders.
C) Because biological rhythms are genetically determined and unchangeable, it is of little value to study its effects on psychopathology.
D) The common finding of sleep disturbance in depression suggests circadian rhythms may be affected by or are affecting psychopathology.
Question 2
Which is an appropriate nursing intervention for a client with chronic low self-esteem?
A) Assessing the content of negative self-talk
B) Medicating the client with anxiolytic prn
C) Using reassurance and physical touch
D) Providing distraction techniques
Purpose of the nursing interventions
Nursing history for hair and scalp assessment
Nursing history for eye assessment
How to convert one unit of measurement to another unit (Part 1)
Insulin Syringes: 100 Unit (A), 50 Unit (B), and 30 Unit (C)