Which statement best describes postpartum blues?

Question 1 of 5

A. A rare condition that impacts bonding between mother and baby. B. A transient, self-limiting period of sadness after the birth of the baby. C. A psychiatric diagnosis similar to dysthymia. D. A transient period of sadness that usually moves into postpartum depression.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

When planning inpatient psychotherapeutic activities for a patient who has antisocial personality disorder, the psychiatric-mental health nurse:

A. focuses on group, rather than individual, therapy B. provides a permissive atmosphere, so the patient feels a sense of control C. provides an organized, structured environment D. recognizes that the disorder is characterized by social withdrawal

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

A women who is 16 weeks pregnant presents with symptoms suggestive of a urinary tract infection. Which one of the following is correct?

A. She should be assured that urinary tract infections are common in pregnancy and require no treatment. B. A midstream urine should be collected and the bacteriology report awaited. C. A midstream urine should be collected and a wide spectrum antibiotic prescribed. D. A self-retaining catheter should be introduced to promote free drainage of urine.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

Select the best comment for a nurse to begin an interview with an elderly patient.

A. I am a nurse. Are you familiar with what nurses do?' B. Hello. I am going to ask you some questions to get to know you better.' C. You look comfortable and ready to participate in an admission interview. Shall we get started?' D. Hello. My name is and I am a nurse. How you would like to be addressed by staff?'

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct opening identifies the nurses role and politely seeks direction for addressing the patient in a way that will make him or her comfortable. This is particularly important when a considerable age difference exists between the nurse and the patient. The nurse should address patients by name and not assume patients want to be called by a first name. The nurse should always introduce self.

Question 5 of 5

When making a distinction as to whether an elderly patient has confusion related to delirium or another problem, what information would be of particular value?

A. Evidence of spasticity or flaccidity B. The patients level of motor activity C. Medications the patient has recently taken D. Level of preoccupation with somatic symptoms

Correct Answer: C

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

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