In addressing deficient knowledge about treatment of mental illness, the nurse should:
a. suggest potential benefits of antipsychotic medications.
b. inform the client that many people recover from mental illness.
c. inform the client that most people achieve control of illness through use of medication.
d. teach the client about the process of self-adjustment of medications.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Many clients may not know how to respond to this information.
B Correct: This is a true and appropriate statement.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate teaching focus.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate teaching focus.
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