Which of the following is part of the ongoing nursing assessments of the client on psychiatric medications? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. How well the medication is managing the client's symptoms
2. The client's cultural belief system related to illness and medication
3. Whether the medication is causing side effects
4. The client's favorite activities
5. The client's readiness to learn
1,2,3,5
Rationale: How well the medication is managing the client's symptoms. The nurse must assess how effective the medication is in terms of managing the symptoms of the client's illness.
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