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Mr3Hunna

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The nurse knows that the two factors that often determine the type of depression from which a patient suffers are:
 
  A) The amounts of mania and sadness
  B) The presence or absence of anger and guilt
  C) The severity and duration of symptoms
  D) The patient's gender and age

Question 2

You have been floated to the surgical unit and are caring for a patient who has had a spinal fusion. The patient is receiving IV pain medication. You hear the patient calling out loudly about the snakes crawling all over the bed.
 
   You consider several reasons for the patient's behavior, including drug reaction, electrolyte imbalance, and infection. In this case, your first priority is to:
  A) Call the doctor immediately
  B) Report to the charge nurse immediately
  C) Reassure the patient that there are no snakes and offer him or her a back rub
  D) Stop the IV medication



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A





 

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