A client diagnosed with an adjustment disorder says to the nurse, "Tell me about medications that will cure this problem." Which of the following are appropriate nursing responses? (Select all that apply.)
1. "Medications can interfere with your ability to find a more permanent problem solution."
2. "Medications may mask the real problem at the root of this diagnosis."
3. "Adjustment disorders are not commonly treated with medications."
4. "Psychoactive drugs carry the potential for physiological and psychological dependence."
5. "Psychoactive drugs will be prescribed only if your problems persist for more than three months."
1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale: Adjustment disorders are not commonly treated with medications because of temporary effects, masking the real problem, interfering with finding a permanent solution, and the potential for addiction.
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