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Question 1 of 5

When comparing the signs and symptoms of depression found in children with those found in adults, which of the following should the nurse expect?

A. Adults commonly display sad behaviors, while children have more somatic complaints and possible acting-out behaviors.
B. Adults have more problems performing in the work setting than children have in performing in the school setting.
C. Adults typically will not be able to function at record and the nurse but children continue to succeed in school activities while depressed.
D. Adults usually have few major problems functioning with depression, while children usually cannot function at school or with tasks at home.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Adults commonly display sad behaviors, while children have more somatic complaints and possible acting-out behaviors.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following activities should the nurse recommend to the client on an inpatient unit when thoughts of suicide occur?

A. Keeping track of feelings in a journal.
B. Reading a magazine.
C. Talking with the nurse.
D. Playing a card game with other clients.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Talking with the nurse.

Question 3 of 5

After the nurse teaches a client with bipolar disorder about lithium therapy, which of the following client statements indicates the need for additional teaching?

A. It's important to keep using a regular amount of salt in my diet.'
B. It's easy to doublebourbon to double my next dose of lithium if I forget a dose.'
C. It's important to take my medicine at the same time each day.'
D. None of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: It's easy to doublebourbon to double my next dose of lithium if I forget a dose.'

Question 4 of 5

When caring for a client who has overdosed on phencyclidine (PCP), the nurse should be especially cautious about which of the following client behaviors?

A. Visual hallucinations.
B. Violent behavior.
C. Bizarre behavior.
D. Loud screaming.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Violent behavior.

Question 5 of 5

A client ashamedly tells the nurse that he hit his wife while intoxicated and asks the nurse if his wife will ever forgive him. The nurse should reply to the client by saying:

A. Perhaps you could ask her and find out.'
B. That's something you can explore in family therapy.'
C. It would depend on how much she really cares for you.'
D. You seem to have some feelings about hitting your wife.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: That's something you can explore in family therapy.'