A member of the client's family tells the nurse that they do not understand the choice of medication for their mother's depression
They are worried about the mother becoming addicted to the medication, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What will the nurse teach the family members about SSRIs? A) The nurse will monitor for signs of addiction.
B) SSRIs are used for only for short-term treatment.
C) They can withdraw medication consent at any time.
D) SSRIs are a safe and effective treatment option for depression.
D
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for an 84-year-old diabetic patient who is receiving oral hydrocortisone 40 mg daily for treatment of arthritis. What is this patient's priority nursing intervention?
A) Increasing sodium in diet B) Restricting protein in diet C) Increasing fluids to 2,000 mL/d D) Monitoring blood glucose levels frequently
Which of the following is a priority to include in the instructions given to a patient who has bronchitis?
a. Avoid malnutrition. c. Increase activity. b. Decrease overweight status. d. Avoid cigarette smoking.
Which two of the following leadership theories stress the significance of the environment or circumstance, note that the leader emerges but is not necessarily chosen, and give little recogni-tion to followers?
A. Great Man Theory and Situation Theory B. Modern Theory and Trait Theory C. Situational Theory and Modern Theory D. Modern Theory and Great Man Theory
A client's wife walked out on the family. The client became angry, breaking china and destroying potted plants. A neighbor convinced him to seek help at the local crisis center
Which question would the crisis nurse ask to determine the client's immediate problem? 1. "What did you do to cause your wife to leave?" 2. "Do you feel in control at this time?" 3. "What brings you here today?" 4. "How would you handle this situation if you had a second chance?"