A Patient Reports Having Feelings of Hopelessness and Anxiety for the Past

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient reports having feelings of hopelessness and anxiety for the past few months.The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) performs a history and learns that these feelings occur almost daily.The patient also reports having headaches and difficulty concentrating at work along with wanting to sleep all the time.The patient has gained 5 lb in the past 6 months.The NP should:

• A) tell the patient that these symptoms should resolve on their own.
• B) reassure the patient that these are symptoms of minor depression.
• C) tell the patient that an exercise regimen alone should be effective.
• D) assess the patient for alcohol and drug use and for suicidal ideation.

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Definitions:

Grandparents and Grandchildren

The relationship and bond between grandparents and their grandchildren, often characterized by love, mentoring, and nurturing.

Siblings

Brothers or sisters, including those related by birth, adoption, or marriage.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups of differing ethnic heritage are absorbed into the dominant culture of a society.

Dominant Ethnic Group

Refers to the ethnic group in a society that has the most power, influence, and resources, often setting norms and values for the broader community.