A 75-Year-Old Client Diagnosed with a Long History of Depression

question 28

Multiple Choice

A 75-year-old client diagnosed with a long history of depression is currently on doxepin (Sinequan) 100 mg daily. The client takes a daily diuretic for hypertension and is recovering from the flu. Which nursing diagnosis should the nurse assign highest priority?

• A)Risk for ineffective thermoregulation R/T anhidrosis
• B)Risk for constipation R/T excessive fluid loss
• C)Risk for injury R/T orthostatic hypotension
• D)Risk for infection R/T suppressed white blood cell count

Identify the strengths and limitations of case studies, particularly in studying individual or group behaviors in depth.

Appreciate the role of naturalistic observation in gathering data about behaviors in real-world settings.

Grasp the concept and application of meta-analysis in synthesizing results from multiple studies to draw broader conclusions.

Learn about the influence of wording effects in survey research and how they can impact the findings.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain in humans and other vertebrates, involved in memory formation and spatial navigation.

Frontal Lobe

The part of the brain located at the front of the cerebral cortex, involved in decision making, problem solving, and planning.

Receptor Sites

Specific locations on cell membranes or within cells where chemical substances, like neurotransmitters or hormones, bind to trigger a physiological response.

Long-Term Potentiation

A boost in the potency of synaptic connections after stimulation with high frequencies at a chemical synapse, believed to be a process underlying learning and memory.