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brutforce · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

An isolative client was admitted 4 days ago with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Which nursing statement would best motivate this client to attend a therapeutic group being held in the milieu?

A. We'll go to the day room when you are ready for group.
B. I'll walk with you to the day room. Group is about to start.
C. It must be difficult for you to attend group when you feel so bad.
D. Let me tell you about the benefits of attending this group.

Question 2

A client who has been taking buspirone (BuSpar) as prescribed for 2 days is close to discharge. Which statement indicates to the nurse that the client has an understanding of important discharge teaching?

A. I cannot drink any alcohol with this medication.
B. It is going to take 2 to 3 weeks in order for me to begin to feel better.
C. This drug causes physical dependence, and I need to strictly follow doctor's orders.
D. I can't take this medication with food. It needs to be taken on an empty stomach.

Hdosisshsbshs · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder exhibits little to no motivation and must be actively directed by staff to participate in therapy. It is difficult for a severely depressed client to make decisions, and this function must be temporarily assumed by the staff.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
BuSpar takes at least 2 to 3 weeks to be effective in controlling symptoms of anxiety. This is important to teach clients in order to prevent potential noncompliance due to the perception that the medication is ineffective.