NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 1 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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A patient who has been assessed by the nurse as moderately depressed is
given a prescription for daily doses of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
The patient mentions that she will take the medication along with the St.
John's wort she uses daily. Which of the following should the nurse do?
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, NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
a. Agree that taking the drugs at the same time will help her remember them
daily.
b. Caution the patient to drink several glasses of water daily.
c. Suggest that the patient also use a sun lamp daily.
d. Explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction. –
Correct Answer :d. Explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction.
Serotonin malignant syndrome is a possibility if St. John's wort is taken with
other antidepressants.
The nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements has
been identified for a patient diagnosed with severe depression. The most
reliable evaluation of outcomes will be based on which of the following?
a. The patient's energy level
b. The patient's weekly weights
c. The patient's observed eating patterns
d. The patient's statement of appetite –
Correct Answer :b. The patient's weekly weights
The patient's body weight is the most reliable and objective evaluation of
success in treating this nursing diagnosis.
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, NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
It is likely that a patient diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder will begin to
experience fewer symptoms in which season?
a. Fall
b. Winter
c. Spring
d. Summer –
Correct Answer :c. Spring
Seasonal affective disorder occurs during the months when sunlight
diminishes. Patients may begin to feel effects in the late fall and will be
affected throughout the winter. They improve during the spring and feel well
during the summer.
A depressed patient is noted to pace most of the time, pull at her clothes, and
wring her hands. These behaviours are consistent with which of the following?
a. Senile dementia
b. Hypertensive crisis
c. Psychomotor agitation
d. Central serotonin syndrome –
Correct Answer :c. Psychomotor agitation
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These behaviours describe the psychomotor agitation sometimes seen in
patients with the agitated type of depression.
Dysthymia cannot be diagnosed unless it has existed for how long?
a. At least 3 months
b. At least 6 months
c. At least 1 year
d. At least 2 years –
Correct Answer :d. At least 2 years
Dysthymia is a chronic condition that by definition has to have existed for
longer than 2 years.
When the nurse remarks to a depressed patient, "I see you are trying not to
cry. Tell me what is happening.", the nurse should be prepared to do which of
the following?
a. Wait quietly for the patient to reply
b. Prompt the patient if the reply is slow
c. Repeat the question if the patient does not answer promptly
d. Review the patient's medical record to support the patient's response –
Correct Answer :a. Wait quietly for the patient to reply
A+ TEST BANK 4
NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 1 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% ACCURATE FALL-SPRING GRADED
A+ WITH RATIONALES GUARANTEED
PASS
A patient who has been assessed by the nurse as moderately depressed is
given a prescription for daily doses of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor.
The patient mentions that she will take the medication along with the St.
John's wort she uses daily. Which of the following should the nurse do?
A+ TEST BANK 1
, NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
a. Agree that taking the drugs at the same time will help her remember them
daily.
b. Caution the patient to drink several glasses of water daily.
c. Suggest that the patient also use a sun lamp daily.
d. Explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction. –
Correct Answer :d. Explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction.
Serotonin malignant syndrome is a possibility if St. John's wort is taken with
other antidepressants.
The nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced nutrition: less than body requirements has
been identified for a patient diagnosed with severe depression. The most
reliable evaluation of outcomes will be based on which of the following?
a. The patient's energy level
b. The patient's weekly weights
c. The patient's observed eating patterns
d. The patient's statement of appetite –
Correct Answer :b. The patient's weekly weights
The patient's body weight is the most reliable and objective evaluation of
success in treating this nursing diagnosis.
A+ TEST BANK 2
, NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
It is likely that a patient diagnosed with seasonal affective disorder will begin to
experience fewer symptoms in which season?
a. Fall
b. Winter
c. Spring
d. Summer –
Correct Answer :c. Spring
Seasonal affective disorder occurs during the months when sunlight
diminishes. Patients may begin to feel effects in the late fall and will be
affected throughout the winter. They improve during the spring and feel well
during the summer.
A depressed patient is noted to pace most of the time, pull at her clothes, and
wring her hands. These behaviours are consistent with which of the following?
a. Senile dementia
b. Hypertensive crisis
c. Psychomotor agitation
d. Central serotonin syndrome –
Correct Answer :c. Psychomotor agitation
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, NR 326 LATEST FINAL EXAM 2026
These behaviours describe the psychomotor agitation sometimes seen in
patients with the agitated type of depression.
Dysthymia cannot be diagnosed unless it has existed for how long?
a. At least 3 months
b. At least 6 months
c. At least 1 year
d. At least 2 years –
Correct Answer :d. At least 2 years
Dysthymia is a chronic condition that by definition has to have existed for
longer than 2 years.
When the nurse remarks to a depressed patient, "I see you are trying not to
cry. Tell me what is happening.", the nurse should be prepared to do which of
the following?
a. Wait quietly for the patient to reply
b. Prompt the patient if the reply is slow
c. Repeat the question if the patient does not answer promptly
d. Review the patient's medical record to support the patient's response –
Correct Answer :a. Wait quietly for the patient to reply
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