Exam 28: Mood and Effect

The nurse is caring for a client with a chronic health condition. Which condition should the nurse identify as a common complication associated with reduced role function?

A client prescribed an antidepressant tells the nurse that the pill causes dizziness upon standing or changing position too quickly. This is a common side effect of which antidepressant medication?

The nurse is providing care to a client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The client's family asks the nurse what this is. Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

The nurse caring for a postpartum client would consider the nursing diagnosis of ineffective coping when the client demonstrates which behavior?

The nurse is planning care for an adult client demonstrating symptoms of depression. Which assessment technique is most appropriate?

A nurse working on a psychiatric unit is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). Upon assessment of the client, which clinical manifestations does the nurse recognize as consistent with this diagnosis?

The nurse is caring for several clients who have plans to commit suicide. Which plan does the nurse identify as being most lethal?

The nurse is providing teaching to a 71-year-old client who was prescribed escitalopram (Lexapro)for depression. The client is also taking medication for type II diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease. What should the nurse include in her teaching?

A client in the manic phase of bipolar disorder will not sit down to eat. Which can the nurse do to ensure adequate nutrition and improved self-care of this client? Select all that apply.

A nursing instructor is evaluating a nursing student's knowledge regarding a client with suicidal thoughts. Which statement made by the student demonstrates an understanding regarding assessing a client with suicidal thoughts?

The home care nurse is planning care for a client with a history of postpartum depression after the births of all her children. Based on this data, which will the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

Which neurotransmitter change is frequently associated with suicide?

The nurse observes a client being treated for depression sitting with the head down and avoiding conversation with peers. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate for this client?

Which statement about bipolar disorder is true?

A client with depression is receiving electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Which interventions should the nurse plan when caring for this client? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing care to a client who is exhibiting manifestations of a mood disorder. Which assessment findings indicate that the client may be at an increased risk for bipolar disorder? Select all that apply.

A 76-year-old man was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer disease. His wife passed away 6 months ago due to metastatic breast cancer. The client states that he doesn't sleep well, often forgets to eat because he doesn't feel hungry, and he just doesn't get involved in social functions anymore because his kids don't want him to drive. He states that he feels isolated and lonely. What diagnosis should the nurse include as the highest priority in this client's plan of care?

A client is scheduled for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)for the treatment of depression. Which instructions should the nurse include regarding this therapy? Select all that apply.

A client being treated for severe depression reports feeling better and having more energy. Which is a priority nursing diagnosis for the client at this time?

A client who was widowed 3 years ago states, "I don't have many friends. The only people I visit with are some acquaintances at the local bar." Which health problem does the nurse realize the client is at risk for based on this statement?