A Client Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder: Depressive Episode Intentionally Overdoses

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with bipolar disorder: depressive episode intentionally overdoses on sertraline (Zoloft) .Family reports that the client has experienced anorexia,insomnia,and recent job loss.What should be the priority nursing diagnosis for this client?

• A) Risk for suicide R/T hopelessness
• B) Anxiety: severe R/T hyperactivity
• C) Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements R/T refusal to eat
• D) Dysfunctional grieving R/T loss of employment

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Definitions:

Gastrin

A hormone released by the stomach mucosa; stimulates the gastric glands to secrete pepsinogen.

Acid-Secreting Glands

Glands in the body that release acid, such as the gastric glands in the stomach which secrete hydrochloric acid.

Ascending Colon

The first part of the colon into which undigested food from the small intestine is passed, ascending on the right side of the abdomen.

Transverse Colon

A part of the large intestine that crosses the abdomen horizontally from right to left, involved in the absorption of water and salts.