Clients with a schizotypal personality disorder are most likely to benefit from which of the following nursing interventions?
a. Cognitive restructuring techniques
b. Improving community functioning
c. Providing emotional support
d. Teaching social skills
Answer: b. Improving community functioning
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Patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, "I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago
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