A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has been prescribed an antidepressant. The nurse should monitor for which of the following side effects?

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A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has been prescribed an antidepressant. The nurse should monitor for which of the following side effects?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with schizophrenia who is prescribed clozapine. The nurse should monitor for which of the following potentially serious side effects?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

Which entry in the medical record best meets the requirement for problem-oriented charting?

Correct Answer: B

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 schizophrenia who is exhibiting negative symptoms. Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 5 of 5

When a new patient is hospitalized, a nurse takes the patient on a tour, explains rules of the unit, and discusses the daily schedule. The nurse is engaged in

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Milieu management provides a therapeutic environment in which the patient can feel comfortable and safe while engaging in activities that meet the patient's physical and mental health needs. Counseling refers to activities designed to promote problem solving and enhanced coping and includes interviewing, crisis intervention, stress management, and conflict resolution. Health teaching involves identifying health education needs and giving information about these needs. Psychobiological interventions involve medication administration and monitoring response to medications.

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