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Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders

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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders

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Question 1 of 5

A client with major depression is experiencing a disturbed sleep pattern. What nursing intervention will help the client to get maximum sleep during the night?

A. Acknowledge the client's feeling of despair.

B. Encourage active exercise before bedtime.

C. Encourage the client to go to bed early.

D. Keep the client busy during the day.

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Question 2 of 5

A client with bipolar disorder is having a disturbed thought process. What nursing intervention can help the client to be oriented and accurately perceive circumstances surrounding admission?

A. Provide ample information.

B. Support the client when in delusion.

C. Reduce distracting stimuli.

D. Offer a large-music activity.

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Question 3 of 5

The nurse is caring for a female client with mood disorder who is prescribed lithium. What interventions should the nurse perform?

A. Instruct to resume regular activities.

B. Administer lithium before meals.

C. Withhold if serum level is less than 1.5 mEq.

D. Instruct to avoid becoming pregnant.

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Question 4 of 5

During the assessment of a client with mood disorder, the nurse observes that the client experiences hallucinations and delusions. What form of depressive disorders does the client experience?

A. Reactive depression

B. Mania

C. Psychotic depression

D. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

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Question 5 of 5

What is an example of sub-acute symptoms that may be observed in the older adult who may be depressed?

A. Weight gain

B. Lack of energy

C. Memory loss

D. Increased sleep

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