A client states, "I stopped taking my medications for osteoporosis. I couldn't see how they were helping me any." How should the nurse respond?
1. "The results from these medications are hard for you to see."
2. "It takes about 6 months to see any results."
3. "When did you stop taking the medications?"
4. "Were there any other reasons that you decided to discontinue the medications?"
5. "You are not helping us help you when you don't follow directions."
Correct Answer: 1,3,4
Rationale 1: The changes from taking medications for osteoporosis are difficult for the client to measure.
Rationale 2: Therapeutic response may take 1 to 3 months.
Rationale 3: The nurse should determine how long it has been since therapy was discontinued.
Rationale 4: The nurse should determine if other reasons, such as adverse side effects or cost of medication, were factors in the client's decision.
Rationale 5: This is not a therapeutic approach to this client's statement.
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