A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder who has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The nurse is teaching the patient about the medication. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

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A nurse is caring for a patient with major depressive disorder who has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The nurse is teaching the patient about the medication. Which of the following should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

A. You may experience sedation and drowsiness, especially in the morning. B. You should avoid taking this medication with foods containing tyramine. C. It may take several weeks before you begin to feel the full effects of the medication. D. You can stop the medication once you start feeling better.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is reviewing assessment findings for a 9-year-old child whose family home was destroyed in a wildfire. The nurse should identify that which of the following behaviors is related to the traumatic experience?

A. The child insists on having their own way when playing with friends. B. The child is rude to their siblings when things do not go their way. C. The child is found making small fires in the backyard. D. The child cries because they are the smallest child in their class.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. The patient states, 'I don't need any help. I can do everything myself!' Which response is the most therapeutic?

A. You need to listen to others and ask for help when necessary. B. It's important to take breaks and let others assist you. C. I understand you feel capable, but it's important to stay safe. D. You can do anything you want, but you need to keep things under control.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The patient says, 'I can't stop eating even when I feel full.' Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis?

A. Imbalanced nutrition: Less than body requirements. B. Disturbed body image related to distorted perception of self. C. Ineffective coping related to lack of emotional regulation. D. Risk for self-directed violence related to impulsive behavior.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

Nursing behaviors associated with the implementation phase of nursing process are concerned with

A. participating in mutual identification of patient outcomes. B. gathering accurate and sufficient patient-centered data. C. comparing patient responses and expected outcomes. D. carrying out interventions and coordinating care.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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