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ENagel

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Annie has been diagnosed as having dysthymic depression. The nurse knows that symptoms of this disorder include: (SELECT ALL ANSWERS THAT APPLY)
 
  A) A depressed mood that lasts for most of each day over a 2-year period.
  B) Anhedonia
  C) Hallucinations
  D) Difficulty in making decisions
  E) Periods of euphoria
  F) Sleep pattern disturbances

Question 2

Mrs. Alioto expresses concern about the impact that her hospitalization is having on her son, who must travel a long way each night after work to come to see her. Which response from the nurse is the best example of therapeutic communication?
 
  A) I'm sure your son wouldn't take on more of a burden than he can handle.
  B) Why are you worrying about your son?
  C) What is it about your son's situation that concerns you the most?
  D) Are you afraid he'll fall asleep at the wheel and have an accident?


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A, B, D, F

Answer to Question 2

C


ENagel

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

sultana.d

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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