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The spouse of a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder asks what evidence supports the possibility of genetic transmission of bipolar disorders. Select the nurse's best response.

A) "A high proportion of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorders are found among creative writers."
B) "A higher rate of relatives diagnosed with bipolar disorder is found among patients with bipolar disorder."
C) "Patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder have higher rates of relatives who respond in an exaggerated way to daily stresses."
D) "More individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder come from high socioeconomic and educational backgrounds."

On Sep 26, 2024


B
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A patient of Orthodox Jewish faith is admitted to the hospital with heart failure on Yom Kippur.The physician prescribes digoxin 0.25 mg to be given orally for this patient.Based on the patient's religious affiliation,which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A) Administer the medication as prescribed.
B) Hold the medication until after Yom Kippur.
C) Explain the importance of taking the medication despite the holiday.
D) Ask the physician to change the route of administration.

On Sep 23, 2024


D