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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has schizophrenia and is to begin taking haloperidol. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Haloperidol causes orthostatic hypotension, leading to dizziness. It’s not for OCD (
A), doesn’t cause salivation (
B), and stopping abruptly (
D) risks worsening symptoms.

Question 2 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has depression. The client refuses to get out of bed, go to activities, or participate in any of the unit's programs. Which of the following responses should the nurse make?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Assisting with participation encourages engagement gently. Rules (
A), waiting (
B), or prolonged rest (
C) may worsen isolation.

Question 3 of 5

A nurse is caring for an adolescent who is experiencing indications of depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

Correct Answer: B,C,D

Rationale: Low self-esteem (
B), insomnia (
C), and irritability (
D) are depression symptoms. Headaches (
A) are not specific, and euphoria (E) relates to mania.

Question 4 of 5

An 11-year-old client has been hospitalized on the adolescent psychiatry unit with severe depression. For the past several weeks, the client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What is the priority nursing action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: SSRIs increase suicide risk in youth, so precautions are priority. Tyramine (
A) is for MAOIs, weight loss/sleep (
B) and migraines (
C) are secondary.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has major depressive disorder and was prescribed fluoxetine 2 weeks ago. The client reports having an improved appetite, but still feels very depressed and is still having trouble sleeping. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: SSRIs like fluoxetine take 4-6 weeks for full effect. Changing medication (
B) is premature, MAOIs (
C) have risks, and a sleep study (
D) is not the priority.

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