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Health Differences Across the Lifespan 2 Study Guide 114. Which of the following statements by a mother with postpartum depression would causethe nurse to be most concerned? a. “I feel like no one can care for my baby as well as I can; the world is not a safeplace.” b. “I feel depressed and think I need to talk to someone.” c. “I’m feeling overwhelmed with all myresponsibilities.” d. “I think I could use some medication to help me with thedepression.” 115. A patient tells the nurse that he no longer takes pleasure in hobbies that he once enjoyed. What specific behavior is he exhibiting? a. Anhedonia b. Catatonia c. Dystonia d. Depression 116. A person with a serotonin deficiency might benefit most from which therapy? a. Exogenous serotonin b. Photo therapy c. Behavior modification d. Electroconvulsive therapy 117. Which is not a characteristic of a person with mania? a. Loud speech b. Lack of self-esteem c. Flight of ideas d. Impaired judgment 118. Which of the following symptoms might be present in a person with depression? a. Psychomotor retardation b. Delusions of grandeur c. Rhyming speech patterns d. Increases concentration 119. What type of reassurance might a patient experiencing a severe panic attack need? a. They are not having a heart attack b. Their panic can be controlled withmedications c. The nurse will stay with them d. Deep breathing exercises will reduce most symptoms

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