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EXAM 2 : NR326 / NR 326 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
| GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) -
CHAMBERLAIN
Depression .....ANSWER.....- an alteration in mood that is
expressed by feelings of sadness, despair and pessimism.
- loss of interest in usual activities and somatic complaints,
changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Depression: Predisposing Factors .....ANSWER.....- unclear, no
single cause
- genetics
- deficiency in monoamine neutotransmitters
Learning Theory .....ANSWER.....learned helplessness
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Cognitives Theory .....ANSWER.....thought distortions resulting in
negative thought patterns
Transactional Model .....ANSWER.....no single cause
Major Depressive Disorder .....ANSWER.....- depressed mood
- loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- symptoms have been present for 2 weeks
- significant change in normal functioning
- recurrent thoughts of death, suicide
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) .....ANSWER.....- sad,
down in the dumps
- changes in normal functioning
- chronically depressed mood for most of the day, more days
than not, for 2 years
- no suicidal ideation
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder .....ANSWER.....- depressed
mood
- anxiety
- mood swings
- decreased interest in activities
- begin during week prior to menses, start to improve within few
days of onset of menses
Risk for Harm: The Suicidal Patient .....ANSWER.....- assess
ideation
- plan
- means
- opportunity
- lethality
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Suicide Precaution .....ANSWER.....- provide safety from suicidal
actions
- maintain appropriate level of suicide precaution
Nursing Interventions for Depression (active) .....ANSWER.....-
don't push decision making
- begin client with one to one activities
- use encouragement to participate in unit activities
- provide activities for easy mastery (focus on strengths)
- engage in gross motor activities
Nursing Interventions for Depression (communication)
.....ANSWER.....- mute-make observations
- simple, concrete words
- allow time to respond
- listen for covert messages
EXAM 2 : NR326 / NR 326 (LATEST
UPDATES STUDY BUNDLE PACKAGE WITH SOLUTIONS)
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING | QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
| GRADE A | 100% CORRECT (VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) -
CHAMBERLAIN
Depression .....ANSWER.....- an alteration in mood that is
expressed by feelings of sadness, despair and pessimism.
- loss of interest in usual activities and somatic complaints,
changes in appetite and sleep patterns
Depression: Predisposing Factors .....ANSWER.....- unclear, no
single cause
- genetics
- deficiency in monoamine neutotransmitters
Learning Theory .....ANSWER.....learned helplessness
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Cognitives Theory .....ANSWER.....thought distortions resulting in
negative thought patterns
Transactional Model .....ANSWER.....no single cause
Major Depressive Disorder .....ANSWER.....- depressed mood
- loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- symptoms have been present for 2 weeks
- significant change in normal functioning
- recurrent thoughts of death, suicide
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) .....ANSWER.....- sad,
down in the dumps
- changes in normal functioning
- chronically depressed mood for most of the day, more days
than not, for 2 years
- no suicidal ideation
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder .....ANSWER.....- depressed
mood
- anxiety
- mood swings
- decreased interest in activities
- begin during week prior to menses, start to improve within few
days of onset of menses
Risk for Harm: The Suicidal Patient .....ANSWER.....- assess
ideation
- plan
- means
- opportunity
- lethality
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Suicide Precaution .....ANSWER.....- provide safety from suicidal
actions
- maintain appropriate level of suicide precaution
Nursing Interventions for Depression (active) .....ANSWER.....-
don't push decision making
- begin client with one to one activities
- use encouragement to participate in unit activities
- provide activities for easy mastery (focus on strengths)
- engage in gross motor activities
Nursing Interventions for Depression (communication)
.....ANSWER.....- mute-make observations
- simple, concrete words
- allow time to respond
- listen for covert messages
