A Nurse Is Using the Problem Identification Phase of the Case

question 3

Multiple Choice

A nurse is using the problem identification phase of the case management process.To which of the following phases of the nursing process does this correspond?

• A) Assessment phase
• B) Diagnosis phase
• C) Planning phase
• D) Implementation phase

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by significant mood swings including manic highs and depressive lows.

Lithium

A chemical element used especially in the form of its salts as a mood-stabilizing medication, primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and a variety of other mental health conditions.

Celexa

A prescription medication belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), used to treat depression.