A 27-year-old client was admitted to the psychiatric unit fr…
A 27-year-old client was admitted to the psychiatric unit from the medical intensive care unit and was treated for taking a deliberate overdose of her antidepressant medication, trazodone (Desyrel). She says to the nurse, “My boyfriend broke up with me. We had been together for 6 years. I love him so much. I know I’ll never get over him.” Which is the best response by the nurse?
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Bonus Question (1 point) A client describes the advertisement she heard on TV about the medication “Rexulti” for treatment resistant depression. The serious side effects emphasized in the advertisement are Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Dystonia, Tardive Dyskinesia, and Hyperglycemia. What class of medication would you presume Rexulti is in?
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A client has been feeling increasingly overwhelmed by work and school responsibilities. This evening, a friend found him in the garage assembling a noose. When she questioned him, the client began to cry. The friend immediately brought the client to the emergency department. To assess suicide potential, which nursing questions are appropriate? (select all that apply)
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