When a patient asks if SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine) would be helpful for depression, a nurse responds most appropriately by stating:
a. The research findings have demonstrated conclusively that SAMe is an effective antidepressant treatment therapy..
b. The few research findings we have demonstrate that SAMe is effective in the treatment of depression that is accompanied by anxiety..
c. SAMe has been found to be effective in the treatment of mild depression in a few research studies, but the long-term effects are not known..
d. SAMe is an element that may create harmful effects in the human body and so always requires strict monitoring by your health care provider..
Question 2
Which action best demonstrates a nurse displaying accountability?
a. Volunteering to serve on a hospital committee
b. Notifying the nurse manager when a medication error occurs
c. Planning patient care strategies for a newly admitted adult patient
d. Coordinating a patient-centered conference for the health care team
NURSE
The medical assistant often has to reassure and comfort the patient before effective communication c
Patient Teaching Methods Cont.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.