An adolescent patient comes to the school nurse with complaints of vague abdominal pain. What assessment data would help to confirm the nurse’s suspicion that the adolescent has body image concerns?

An adolescent patient comes to the school nurse with complaints of vague abdominal pain. What assessment data would help to confirm the nurse’s suspicion that the adolescent has body image concerns?

The patient has generalized anxiety disorder. He asks the nurse, 'Will I need medication for this? My neighbor is very nervous and he takes medication.' What is the best response by the nurse?

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for maintaining sleep and wakefulness?

The patient tells the nurse, 'I thought I was just depressed, but my doctor says I have bipolar disorder. What is that?' What is the best response by the nurse?

A patient was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for the treatment of depression and anxiety. The patient’s spouse calls the clinic and reports the patient is increasingly moody and seems 'disconnected with life.' What is the best response by the nurse?