A client with a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective therapeutic regimen management needs more frequent follow-up during treatment if the client:
1. expresses willingness to comply with the treatment plan.
2. uses a retirement check, personal savings, and health insurance to meet expenses.
3. has impaired cognitive ability and lives with a spouse.
4. is newly diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes and is living alone.
ANS: 4
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1. you ask another student to explain the action of carbamazepine (Tegretol) to you. 2. you spend time talking to patients about their feelings and listening to their concerns. 3. you listen carefully while the doctor explains to you what is to be done for your patient. 4. you and your patient talk about the results of Sunday's football game.
The feelings most commonly experienced by a nurse working with a depressed client include
a. a sense of satisfaction in seeing rapid improvement of client mood. b. gratification when client appreciation is openly expressed. c. frustration with client resistance. d. disinterest in client situation.
A healthcare organization (HCO) must be concerned about stakeholders because stakeholders have an interest in what the HCO does
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
What will the nurse include in a teaching plan for a patient with depression being treated with amitriptyline (Elavil)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dryness of the mouth is normal; sucking on sugar free hard candy and ice chips or chewing gum may help alleviate this problem. b. Rise slowly from a supine or sitting position to avoid dizziness and orthostatic hypotension. c. Avoid alcohol and barbiturates. d. If adverse effects occur, discontinue the medication. e. An immediate elevation in mood will be noted.