The nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is taking two antidepressants and one anxiolytic medication for treatment of depression and anxiety. Which of the following represents a realistic goal?
A) The client will be able to eliminate the anxiolytic medication after learning stress management techniques.
B) The client will be able to eliminate two of the three medications within 1 year.
C) The client will express satisfaction with his medication regimen.
D) The client will experience no side effects.
Ans: C
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Evaluation of a client's medication regimen involves reviewing the drug's efficacy in improving functioning, discussing the client's subjective perception of response to medication, and regularly monitoring perceived response, feelings about the medication, and potential difficulties.
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