Chapter 69, Caring for Clients with Mood Disorders

Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim

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Chapter 69, Caring for Clients with Mood Disorders

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. A client with major depression is having a disturbed sleep pattern. Which of the following nursing interventions will help the client to get maximum sleep during the night?
  A) Acknowledge the client’s feeling of despair.
  B) Encourage active exercise before bedtime.
  C) Encourage the client to go to bed early.
  D) Keep the client busy during the day.
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

2. Why should a nurse periodically monitor serum drug levels and leukocyte counts in clients who have been prescribed carbamazepine for depression?
  A) Risk of overdose C) Side effects of the drug
  B) Risk for infection D) To instate another anticonvulsant drug
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

3. Why should a nurse reinforce the need for a client to observe dietary and drug restrictions for 2 weeks after stopping administration of a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
  A) To avoid a hypertensive episode
  B) To avoid the risk for injury
  C) To avoid the risk for infection
  D) To avoid the risk for imbalanced fluid volume
  Ans:  A

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

4. A client with bipolar disorder is having a disturbed thought process. Which of the following nursing interventions can help the client to be oriented and accurately perceive circumstances surrounding admission?
  A) Provide ample information.
  B) Listen and supporting the client when in delusion.
  C) Reduce distracting stimuli.
  D) Offer a large-muscle activity.
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

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