A mother (G1 P1 T1 PO AO L1) diagnosed with postpartum depression expresses feelings of hopelessness. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?

Ineffective coping

Risk for impaired parenting

Anxiety

Risk for self-harm

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Ineffective coping is important but secondary to addressing the immediate safety of the client.

B. While impaired parenting is a concern, the safety of the mother takes precedence over her ability to care for her child.

C. Anxiety is a symptom but does not pose as immediate a threat to the client’s well-being as the risk of self-harm.

D. Feelings of hopelessness in a mother diagnosed with postpartum depression can indicate a risk for self-harm or suicide. The priority is to ensure the client's safety, as these feelings are a critical sign of potential harm to themselves.

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Correct Answer is ["2"]

Explanation

50 mcg is to 1 tablet as 100 mcg is to x tablets

So, 50/1 = 100/x

Cross-multiplying: 50x = 100

Dividing both sides by 50: x = 2

Therefore, the nurse should administer 2 tablets daily.

A. "I will join a book club in my neighborhood." B. 1 plan to sit on a park bench for a few minutes each day." C. 1 can try participating in group therapy every week" D. "I should avoid entering elevators and other closed spaces."

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Joining a book club may be too ambitious at the start of treatment for someone with agoraphobia.

B. Gradual exposure to feared situations is a common treatment for agoraphobia. This plan represents a reasonable and incremental goal, showing understanding of the treatment approach.

C. Participating in group therapy might be too overwhelming and may not directly address the client's fear of being outside.

D. Avoidance of elevators and closed spaces goes against the goal of treatment, which is to face fears gradually and safely.

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A mother (G1 P1 T1 PO AO L1) diagnosed with postpartum depression expresses feelings of hopelessness. Which nursing diagnosis is the priority?

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A nurse is preparing to administer levothyroxine 100 mcg PO daily. Available is levothyroxine 50 mcg tablets. How many tablets should the nurse administer daily? (Round the answer to the nearest whole number. Use a leading zero if it applies. Do not use a trailing zero.)

Correct Answer is ["2"]

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Correct Answer is B

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