The patient has generalized anxiety disorder. He asks the nurse, 'Will I need medication for this? My neighbor is very nervous and he takes medication.' What is the best response by the nurse?

The patient has generalized anxiety disorder. He asks the nurse, 'Will I need medication for this? My neighbor is very nervous and he takes medication.' What is the best response by the nurse?

The patient tells the nurse, 'I thought I was just depressed, but my doctor says I have bipolar disorder. What is that?' What is the best response by the nurse?

A patient was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for the treatment of depression and anxiety. The patient’s spouse calls the clinic and reports the patient is increasingly moody and seems 'disconnected with life.' What is the best response by the nurse?

During a health history, the nurse is concerned that a patient with depression is at risk for suicide when the patient

The client has arthritis and has just learned that she is pregnant. What is the best instruction by the nurse?