Daria is admitted to the medical-surgical unit experiencing an anxiety episode. Nurses on the unit are aware of several nursing interventions that can reduce the anxiety that Daria is experiencing (select all that apply):

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Daria is admitted to the medical-surgical unit experiencing an anxiety episode. Nurses on the unit are aware of several nursing interventions that can reduce the anxiety that Daria is experiencing (select all that apply):

A. Attempt to calm the patient by placing an arm around the person. B. Maintain a calm environment. C. Promote open communication. D. Provide the client with a safe, quiet, and private place.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

When your patient says I am depressed, what is the best response?

A. We all feel that way now and then. B. Why do you feel that way? C. Everything will be OK once you snap out of it. D. Tell me more about what is going on with you.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

Your depressed patient is just started on duloxetine (Cymbalta). Which statement by the spouse tells you that family teaching has been effective?

A. I cant wait for him to be back to his old self in the next day or so. B. I realize we cant expect big changes right away. C. I have to take him for weekly blood tests to monitor the drug dosage. D. I will make sure he doesnt eat any aged cheese for the next 2 months until the dose is stabilized.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

What is the main difference between major depression and dysthymic depression?

A. Dysthymia is a short-term depression and major depression lasts for years. B. Dysthymia is a chronic, low-level depression that lasts for years, while major depression is more severe. C. Dysthymia is more likely to be caused by psychological factors and major depression is caused by neurological dysfunction. D. Dysthymia is normally treated with psychotherapy only, while major depression is treated with antidepressants and psychotherapy.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A newly admitted client has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which nursing diagnosis takes priority?

A. Impaired social interaction B. Self-esteem deficit C. Hopelessness D. Self-care deficit

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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