Exam 28: Mood and Affect

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 home care nurse hears the spouse of an older client say "You have been so sick but you insist on living in this huge home that you cannot maintain but expect me to." The client engages in an argument with the spouse.Which does the home care nurse identify as occurring with this couple?

The postpartum client states that she cannot understand why she does not enjoy being with her baby.Based on this data,which does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

A client of Eastern European descent who gave birth to her third child on the previous shift tells the nurse that she wants to get cleaned up and have something to eat so that she can be ready to go home in the morning.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

A client experiencing situational depression after the traumatic death of the spouse tells the nurse,"Since I started taking a walk every day,I've been feeling better." Which conclusion regarding the impact of exercise for this client is appropriate? Select all that apply.

A nurse working in labor and delivery is assessing a client's risk for developing postpartum depression.Which is a risk factor for this disorder?

The nurse is planning care for a client demonstrating symptoms of depression.When assessing this client,which should the nurse use?

During a routine physical examination,a client tells the nurse,"I don't know what to do anymore since my husband died and left me alone." Which is the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

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 nurse educator is teaching a group of student nurses regarding depression,its pathophysiology,and the theories related to the disorder.What statements will the nurse instructor include about the theories of depression? Select all that apply.

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

A nurse is performing research on the etiology,pathophysiology,and treatment of adjustment disorder with depressed mood.Which findings does the nurse anticipate regarding the effects of exercise on depression?

An older adult client tells the nurse about rarely going outdoors in the winter because of a lack of energy or desire.Based on this data,which does the nurse suspect the client is experiencing?

The spouse of a client being treated for depression believes the client is not responding to prescribed medication.Which statements by the nurse are appropriate when responding to the client's spouse? Select all that apply.

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

An older adult client receiving pain medication for abdominal discomfort reports no relief of pain and continues to describe multiple somatic complaints.Which action by the nurse is appropriate?

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 suspect the client is experiencing based on this data?

A novice nurse is working in a behavioral health hospital and desires to learn more about bipolar disorder.The nurse understands that bipolar disorders affect clients differently across the lifespan.Which is true regarding bipolar disorder and lifespan considerations?

A client being treated for depression reports the desire to get out of bed,shower,eat,and contact friends and family for socialization.Which conclusion regarding the client's behavior is appropriate by the nurse?

A client experiencing situational depression after losing a good job tells the nurse,"I am tired of always having to start over." Which actions by the nurse are appropriate based on this data? Select all that apply.