Author Question: Sally is a registered nurse who works in a mental health clinic. She is admitting 17-year-old ... (Read 95 times)

waynest · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Sally is a registered nurse who works in a mental health clinic. She is admitting 17-year-old Elliott who has been referred to the clinic by his pediatrician.

Elliott has recently been doing poorly in school, his girlfriend broke up with him, and his best friend was killed in a motor vehicle accident. Elliott tells Sally that he is missing classes because he does not have any motivation to get up in the morning. This assessment finding is from what psychological domain? A. Cognitive
B. Emotional
C. Behavior
D. Lifestyle

Question 2

The Martin family has recently moved into a newly renovated home in the inner city. The house is the dream home that they have been saving for years to purchase. Mrs. Martin has been to the clinic with her 12-year-old daughter.

She complains that they have been having headaches and nausea since the first of the year, shortly after moving into the new home. As the nurse gathers information, what other question would be most appropriate to ask Mrs. Martin? A. When was your last period?
B. Have you changed your diet since moving?
C. What type of furnace do you have?
D. Do you have a history of headaches?

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Cognitive assessment findings include forgetfulness/preoccupation, denial, and poor concentration. Emotional assessment findings include the lack of motivation to get up in the morning. Behavioral/lifestyle assessment findings include increased or decreased food intake.

Answer to Question 2

C
A furnace, stove, or fireplace that is not properly vented introduces carbon monoxide into the environment. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas produced by the combustion of carbon or organic fuels. This gas binds strongly with hemoglobin, preventing the formation of oxyhemoglobin and thus reducing the supply of oxygen delivered to the tissues (see Chapter 29). Low concentrations cause nausea, dizziness, headache, and fatigue.