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Question 1 of 5

The nurse has just admitted Nancy to the psychiatric unit. The psychiatrist has diagnosed Nancy with major depressive disorder. The nurse says to Nancy, 'What questions do you have about being here on the unit?' Which nursing role described by Peplau is the nurse fulfilling in this instance?

A. Resource person

B. Counselor

C. Surrogate

D. Technical Expert

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Resource person

Question 2 of 5

What are the SE of benzodiazepines?

A. Sedation and respiratory depression.

B. Increased energy and alertness.

C. Weight gain and increased appetite.

D. None of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Sedation and respiratory depression.

Question 3 of 5

What are nursing interventions for dementia related to nutrition?

A. Monitor food and fluid intake.

B. Offer finger foods and weigh the patient regularly.

C. Both A and B.

D. None of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Both A and B.

Question 4 of 5

What are the SE of nortriptyline (Pamelor)?

A. Sedation and orthostatic hypotension.

B. Dry mouth and urinary retention.

C. Cardiac dysrhythmias and decreased libido.

D. All of the above.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: All of the above.

Question 5 of 5

A 32 year old woman who is 24 weeks pregnant has chest pain. CT Pulmonary angiography: segmental filling defects. Which is the most appropriate management?

A. Intravenous thrombolysis

B. Intravenous thrombolysis followed by low molecular weight heparin

C. Low molecular weight heparin

D. Surgical embolectomy followed by direct oral anticoagulant

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Low molecular weight heparin

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