A client asks the nurse why he has to go to therapy and cannot just take his prescribed antidepressant medication. Which would be the most therapeutic nursing intervention?
A) Stating, The effects of medications will not last forever. You will need to eventually learn to function without them.
B) Stating, Medications help your brain function better, but the therapy helps you achieve lasting behavior change.
C) Stating, Both are recommended. Since your insurance covers both, that is the best plan for you.
D) Asking, Do you have reservations about going to therapy?
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q16: At 1 AM, the client with mania
Q17: A client with mania is in the
Q18: A client with bipolar disorder is admitted
Q19: The nurse observes a client sitting alone
Q20: A client with depression appears lethargic and
Q22: A client who has been discharged home
Q23: The wife of a client with bipolar
Q24: A client is being discharged on lithium.
Q25: The nurse is teaching a 70-year-old man
Q26: Which individual is at highest risk for
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents