A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking a tricyclic antidepressant 1 week ago. Today the patient says, I don't think I can keep taking these pills. They make me so dizzy, especially when I stand up. The nurse will:
a. limit the patient's activities to those that can be performed in a sitting position.
b. withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider.
c. teach the patient strategies to manage postural hypotension.
d. update the patient's mental status examination.
Question 2
When counseling patients diagnosed with major depression, an advanced practice nurse will address the negative thought patterns by using:
a. psychoanalytic therapy.
b. desensitization therapy.
c. cognitive behavioral therapy.
d. alternative and complementary therapies.
Effective listening skills demonstrate empathy to the patient and break down barriers to communicati
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The reminder card should be completed and handed to the patient after the appointment is scheduled.
A therapist assisting an amputee patient to regain mobility and strength after amputation.
Major muscles of the face and head.