ATI Mental Health Proctored Exam - Nurselytic

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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who is involuntarily admitted for major depressive disorder and refuses to take prescribed antianxiety medication. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: D

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Correct
Answer: D


Rationale: Implementing consequences until the client takes the medication is the most appropriate action as the client is involuntarily admitted. This approach ensures the client's safety and well-being by addressing the refusal to take prescribed medication. Administering medication via IM injection (
B) may escalate the situation and violate the client's rights. Informing the client that he does not have the right to refuse medication (
A) is inaccurate and may lead to resistance. Offering the medication at the next scheduled dose time (
C) does not address the client's refusal.

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