A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has taken an antidepressant daily for 3 years. The patient tells the nurse, 'I want to stop taking this medication. I don't think I need it anymore.' What is the nurse's best response to assure safety the patient's safety?

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A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has taken an antidepressant daily for 3 years. The patient tells the nurse, 'I want to stop taking this medication. I don't think I need it anymore.' What is the nurse's best response to assure safety the patient's safety?

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is preparing to administer lorazepam to a patient with acute anxiety. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to consider?

Correct Answer: A

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 schizophrenia. Which of the following behaviors would the nurse most likely observe in this patient?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 4 of 5

A nurse is providing dietary teaching to a client who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease about including foods to decrease the progression of the disease. Which of the following foods should the nurse recommend?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

A nurse assigned to a mental health hotline receives a call from a nurse who has been working on a Covid-19 unit. The caller states, 'I just don't think I can be a nurse anymore.' Which of the following types of trauma should the nurse recognize this person is experiencing?

Correct Answer: D

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

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