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NUR 304 - Chapter 10 depressionQuestions and answers 2025
The adult child of a patient diagnosed with major depression asks, "Do you
think depression and physical illness are connected? Since my father's
death, my mother has had shingles and the flu, but she's usually not one
who gets sick." Which answer by the nurse best reflects current
knowledge about psychoneuroimmunology?
a. "It is probably a coincidence. Emotions and physical responses travel on
different tracts of the nervous system."
b. "You may be paying more attention to your mother since your father
died and noticing more things such as minor illnesses."
c. "So far, research on emotions or stress and becoming ill more easily is
unclear. We do not know for sure if there is a link."
d. "Negative emotions and stress may interfere with the body's ability to
protect itself and can increase the likelihood of infection." - answer D.
"Negative emotions and stress may interfere with the body's ability to
protect itself and can increase the likelihood of infection."
A patient diagnosed with emphysema has severe shortness of breath and
needs portable oxygen when leaving home. Recently the patient has
reduced activity because of fear that breathing difficulty will occur. A
nurse suggests using guided imagery. Which image should the patient be
encouraged to visualize?
a. Engaging in activity without using any supplemental oxygen
b. Sleeping comfortably and soundly, without respiratory distress
, c. Feeling relaxed and taking regular deep breaths when leaving home
d. Having a younger, healthier body that knows no exercise limitations -
answer C. feeling relaxed and taking regular deep breaths when leaving
home
A nurse leads a psychoeducational group for depressed patients. The
nurse plans to implement an exercise regime for each patient. The
rationale to use when presenting this plan to the treatment team is that
exercise:
a. has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors.
b. prevents damage from overstimulation of the sympathetic nervous
system.
c. detoxifies the body by removing metabolic wastes and other toxins.
d. improves mood stability for patients with bipolar disorders. - answer A.
has an antidepressant effect comparable to selective serotonin reuptake
inhibitors
A recent immigrant from Honduras comes to the clinic with a family
member who has been a U.S. resident for 10 years. The family member
says, "The immigration to America has been very difficult." Considering
cultural background, which expression of stress by this patient would the
nurse expect?
a. motor restlessness
b. somatic complaints
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