NUR 114 Exam 1 Mood and Affect Depression and Bipolar questions with complete solution

NUR 114 Exam 1 Mood and Affect Depression and Bipolar questions with complete solution Mood -Correct Answer-an individual's internal, subjective, sustained emotional state (only the individual is capable of describing his or her mood) Affect -Correct Answer-immediate emotional expression of mood that people communicate verbally and nonverbally Emotions, mood, and affect become dysfunctional when they: -Correct Answer--occur in inappropriate situations, -when the response is out of proportion to the stimulus, or -when they shift dramatically or rapidly out of proportion to external events. Depression What is the clinical picture? SLO1 -Correct Answer-• Persistently depressed lasting a minimum of two weeks. • Children have a tendency to be irritable rather than depressed • Single or recurrent episodes • Lack of interest in previously pleasurable activity/inability to feel happy (anhedonia) • Fatigue • Complain of problems with family members, friends, or coworkers • Fear of failing in school • Worries about his or her work problems have declined • Severe cases- may not be able to perform basic ADL's such as bathing, dressing, preparing food. • Feelings of guilt and worthlessness occur over and over again and are difficult to stop o "I never seem to do anything right" o "I was never a good parent" "It's my fault my project at work failed" Depression Comfort Issues -Correct Answer-Sleep Disturbances • Insomnia - inability to sleep o Trouble falling asleep o Fall asle