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Timby's Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing Thirteenth, North American Edition
Chapter 69 : Caring for Clients With Mood Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is admitting a client to a mental health clinic following a recent suicide attempt and hospitalization. In assessing the client's status, which question is most helpful?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In assessing the client's status, it is best to evaluate suicide risk factors. A client who is at the highest risk for suicide is the client who verbalizes a desire to end life and has a plan. The other questions are relevant but not the best question for gaining essential information.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following nursing diagnoses is of highest priority when caring for a client who is depressed and considers suicide?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Clients with a nursing diagnosis of Suicide Attempt Risk are at an increased risk for suicide due to their feeling of despair. Providing nursing interventions that recognize the client's mood and maintain safety is essential. The other nursing diagnoses are also important and may also be appropriate but are not of the highest priority.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is providing instruction to a community class regarding seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Which gland and hormone would the nurse stress is responsible?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The hypothalamus relays the light-sensing data from the sun to the pineal gland. The pineal gland regulates the hormone melatonin. Melatonin also affects the regulation of serotonin, which affects mood.
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder (SAD). When caring for the client, at which time of the year does the nurse limit nursing interventions due to an uplifting of mood?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clients experience an uplifting of mood during the springtime in the months of April/May. During this time, daylight becomes longer. As the mood improves, fewer nursing interventions including phototherapy are needed. As days shorten in fall, the client's mood may begin to worsen until it reaches its lowest point in the dark winter months.
Question 5 of 5
The nurse is caring for an older adult client diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which manifestation of the disease can the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Older adult clients with bipolar disorder typically experience depressive episodes that increase in frequency and last longer. The increase for functional decline occurs, which may necessitate further care.