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jasdeep_brar

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The nurse is caring for a client with depression. The nurse recognizes which assessment findings to be symptoms of depression? (Select all that apply.)
 
  Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
 
  1. Lack of energy
  2. Sleep disturbances
  3. Feelings of despair
  4. Increased energy
  5. Euphoria

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is exhibiting the following symptoms: insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and easily agitated.
 
  Based on these symptoms, what does the nurse believe these symptoms are caused by?
 
  1. Overdose of barbiturates
  2. Mania
  3. Side effects of lithium (Eskalith)
  4. Depression



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3

Rationale 1: Lack of energy is a symptom of depression.
Rationale 2: Sleep disturbances are a symptom of depression.
Rationale 3: Feelings of despair are a symptom of depression.
Rationale 4: Increased energy is incorrect because a lack of energy is a symptom of depression.
Rationale 5: Euphoria is incorrect because sadness is a symptom of depression.

Global Rationale: Lack of energy, sleep disturbances, and feelings of despair are all symptoms of depression. Increased energy and euphoria are not symptoms of depression.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2

Rationale 1: Overdose of barbiturates is incorrect because these symptoms are signs of mania.
Rationale 2: Symptoms of mania include insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and a client's being easily agitated.
Rationale 3: These symptoms are signs of mania.
Rationale 4: These symptoms are signs of mania.

Global Rationale: Symptoms of mania include insomnia, exaggerated confidence, attention seeking, and a client's being easily agitated. Overdose of barbiturates, side effects of lithium (Eskalith) and depression are incorrect because these symptoms are signs of mania.



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