A Nurse Assesses a Newly Admitted Patient Diagnosed with Major

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a newly admitted patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which statement is an example of "attending"?

• A) "We all have stress in life. Being in a psychiatric hospital is not the end of the world."
• B) "Tell me why you felt you had to be hospitalized to receive treatment for your depression."
• C) "You will feel better after we get some antidepressant medication started for you."
• D) "I'd like to sit with you a while so you may feel more comfortable talking with me."

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Definitions:

Supine Position

The Supine Position is a body pose where one lies flat on their back, often used in medical examinations or procedures.

Exhale

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The backward flow of food from the stomach into the esophagus that frequently occurs in infants, often resulting in the expulsion of milk after feeding.

Weight Gain

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