NURS 302 Exam Questions And Correct
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The registered nurse is leading a group of student nurses in discussing cognitive
therapy. Which of the following statements by the student nurse requires correction -
Answer Cognitive therapy defines mania as a triad of negative distortions
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has major depressive disorder. Which
medications does the nurse expect to be contraindicated in these clients? Select all that
apply. - Answer paroxetine
duloxetine
citalopram
A client is prescribed duloxetine. Which client teaching is most appropriate for the
nurse to institute? - Answer Medication should not be stopped abruptly
Which condition would the nurse suspect if a client who has just delivered says, "I feel
blue"? - Answer Postpartum Depression
A client is diagnosed with anaclitic depression. Which could be the cause of such a
condition? - Answer Separation from mother during the first year of life
A client has been feeling "down in the dumps" because of the loss of a pet 2 years ago.
Which condition would the nurse suspect in the client? - Answer Persistent depressive
disorder
Which of the following does the nurse do in the initial phase of individual
psychotherapy? - Answer Encourage the client to continue engaging in usual activities
, The nurse is caring for a postpartum client. The nurse believes that the client has
postpartum depression with psychotic features. Which symptom manifested by the
client causes the nurse to suspect this condition? - Answer Rejection of the infant
A psychiatrist admits an adolescent in a psychiatric unit who, in a temperamental
outburst, says, "I tried my best but could not reach my parents' expectations. I
disappointed them. My life is of no use." Which condition would the nurse suspect in the
client? - Answer Depressive mood dysregulation disorder
Which biochemical is estimated in the dexamethasone suppression test performed to
determine if a client has somatically treatable depression? - Answer Serum cortisol
Which type of depression occurs with everyday disappointments?
Mild depression - Answer Transient depression
Which client's condition can be best explained using the psychoanalytical theory of
depression? - Answer A client who is experiencing depression after a sudden death of a
loved one
A client with depression tells the nurse, "I am a loser and have not accomplished
anything big in my life. My family and friends believe that I am worthless." What type of
therapy does the nurse anticipate will be prescribed by the primary health-care provider
to help improve the client's mood? - Answer Cognitive therapy
Which treatment modality is helpful for a client who experiences winter "blues"? -
Answer Light therapy
The physician orders the nurse to schedule light therapy for the client in the early part of
the day. Which complication can be prevented in the client due to this intervention? -
Answer insomnia
A nurse suspects that the client is suffering from low self-esteem. Which objective data
would support the nurse's suspicion - Answer the client does not make eye contact
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