The Nurse Is Interviewing a Patient Who Has a Recent

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Multiple Choice

The nurse is interviewing a patient who has a recent onset of migraine headaches.The patient is highly anxious and cannot seem to focus on what the nurse is saying.Which question would be best for the nurse to use to begin gathering data about the headaches?

• A) "When did your migraines begin?"
• B) "Tell me about your family history of migraines."
• C) "What are the types of things that trigger your headaches?"
• D) "Describe what your headaches feel like."

Understand the biological and cognitive perspectives on psychological disorders.

Recognize the significance of maladaptive behaviors and irrational thoughts in contributing to psychological disorders.

Identify the role of learning in the development of psychological disorders.

Understand the sociocultural and individual factors that influence the definition and perception of abnormal behavior.

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Expense Accounts

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Income Summary

An account used in the closing process that summarizes revenues and expenses to determine the net income or loss for a period.

Debit

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Utilities Expense

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