The population health nurse becomes aware of a client being stigmatized after receiving treatment for a mental illness. Which actions should the nurse take to help with this client's health restoration? (Select all that apply.)
1. Monitoring adherence to treatment.
2. Assisting the client with treatment side effects.
3. Discussing ways for the client to deal with the stigma.
4. Contacting local lawmakers to support antidiscrimination laws.
5. Conducting a community program on mental health and illness.
Answer: 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.
4. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.
5. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.
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