A patient tells a nurse, "My doctor thinks my problem is serious but it can be treated with medications. Does that mean I'll always have to be treated with drugs?" The nurse replies:
a. "How would you feel about being on medications for a lifetime?"
b. "What concerns do you have about having a serious mental disorder?"
c. "Did your doctor suggest your problem was related to neurotransmitter problems?"
d. "What do you know about this condition that the doctor is preparing to treat with medications?"
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The initial concern expressed by the patient is being prescribed medications for a lifetime. The correct option explores this concern.
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