A 32-year-old female client visits her primary health care provider for her annual physical examina- tion. On initial assessment by the nurse, the following data were recorded: • VS within normal limits • Height = 5 ft, 7 in (170.2 cm) • Weight = 126 lb (57.2 kg) • History of migraines that are controlled by drug therapy (one to two headaches a month) • History of depression as a teenager but currently not being treated for this problem • States that she has been extremely worried most days for the past 7 to 8 months about many day- to-day things and reports having difficulty controlling the worry • Married for 1 1⁄2 years and is starting out her practice as a clinical psychologist • Husband lost his job 6 months ago due to his company’s closure; remains unemployed • Has student loans from graduate school and is having problems making payments • Wants to get pregnant someday but feels too stressed to think about it now • Is having problems sleeping— either getting to sleep or staying asleep • Has been taking melatonin to help her sleep but is finding it only slightly effective • Denies using illicit drugs or other substances; has an occasional glass of wine to help her relax • Reports always feeling tired and having problems concentrating at work • Has no problems with appetite and states that she eats healthily as much as she can Highlight or place a check mark next to the assessment findings that require follow-up by the nurse a n d health care team.
[Answered]: A 32-year-old female client visits her primary…
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