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panfilo

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A client is taking second-generation antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia. The most appropriate teaching topic for this client is:
 
  1. Diet and physical activity.
  2. The need for regular blood work.
  3. The probability of hair loss.
  4. The need to take the medications on an empty stomach.

Question 2

The population health nurse becomes aware of a client being stigmatized after receiving treatment for a mental illness. Which actions should the nurse take to help with this client's health restoration? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Monitoring adherence to treatment.
  2. Assisting the client with treatment side effects.
  3. Discussing ways for the client to deal with the stigma.
  4. Contacting local lawmakers to support antidiscrimination laws.
  5. Conducting a community program on mental health and illness.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Second generation antipsychotic medications increase the risk of weight gain and metabolic disorder, so people taking these drugs need illness and injury prevention interventions to control weight, such as diet instruction and encouraging physical activity. The most appropriate teaching topic for this client would be diet and physical activity and not the need for blood work. Hair loss is not a probability with second-generation antipsychotic medications. All second-generation antipsychotic medications do not need to be taken on an empty stomach.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 3. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.
4. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.
5. Strategies to prevent stigma and discrimination include educating the public about mental health and illness, advocating for antidiscrimination laws, and assisting clients and families to deal with stigma and discrimination. Monitoring treatment adherence and effects and assisting clients to deal with treatment side effects are strategies to promote adherence to therapeutic regimens.



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