Exam 45: Care of Patients with Anxiety, Mood, and Eating Disorders

The nurse takes into consideration that it is estimated that _____% of the population will have some form of anxiety disorder.

The nurse outlines the treatment for a person with anxiety disorders,which include(s)which of the following?

Which signs and symptoms characterize a major depressive disorder?

The nurse points out that a persistent irrational fear of a specific object or situation that causes anxiety that interferes with responsibilities is a(n)_________.

The nurse observes a coworker who is always behind because he checks and rechecks the accuracy of his medication dosages.Even after being reassured his dosages are correct,he checks them again.The nurse suspects her coworker suffers from which disorder?

Which characteristic(s)increase(s)the probability of suicidal ideations in a depressed patient?

A long-term care facility resident with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)enters the dining room and discovers that a visitor is sitting in her regular seat.The resident becomes agitated and insists that she cannot eat unless she sits in her chair.Which response is most appropriate?

Which classic behavior characterizes bulimia?

The nurse is caring for a patient with moderate anxiety.Which activity should the nurse encourage to best manage the patient's anxiety?

The nurse is educating a patient who has just been prescribed diazepam (Valium).The nurse cautions the patient that diazepam (Valium)may cause which problem?

A patient is considering having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)to treat his severe depression.Which statement(s)indicate(s)the patient understands the procedure?

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with a diagnosis of serotonin syndrome.Which type of medication will most likely be included in the plan of treatment?

A resident in a long-term care facility has been in a manic stage for 2 days.He has not slept and cannot focus long enough to eat a meal.How should the nurse best enhance the resident's nutrition?

The nurse is educating a patient with a new prescription for lithium carbonate.Which information is most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?

The nurse is caring for an older adult patient with a history of anxiety.Which complaint could indicate that the patient may actually be experiencing emotional distress?

The depressed patient who has been taking amitriptyline (Elavil)for the past 2 weeks complains of still feeling depressed and wants to abandon the drug.How should the nurse respond?

Which nursing considerations relate to the administration of lithium?

A patient has been taking lithium for 5 days.The nurse notes his gait is a little unsteady with a walker,and he complains of thirst and insomnia.Which finding is most important for the nurse to report?

The nurse is helping a patient get dressed to go to her dialysis treatment.The patient bursts into tears and says,"I can't go! I can't stand another day in that awful place.I will die if I have to go!" Which intervention is best?

Which signs and symptoms are consistent with general anxiety disorder (GAD)?