A nurse observes an interaction between a couple who has been ...

[joblessjake]

A nurse observes an interaction between a couple who has been married for 18 years and has two children.
 
  The husband tells the wife, What you need to do is spend more time with your family The wife responds, Okay, I'll turn in my resignation at the office tomorrow. The husband replies, Just as I thought You've always been a quitter The nurse should recognize that the husband's statements as an example of:
  A) Emotional cutoff.
  B) Double-bind communication.
  C) Indirect messages.
  D) Avoidance.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a female diagnosed with a mental disorder who has been prescribed medication. Which fact will most impact the nurse's assessment for possible side effects?
 
  a. Women are at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia while taking conventional antipsychotic medications.
  b. Women experience more severe side effects than men while taking atypical antidepressants.
  c. Women are more susceptible to developing a dependence on most psychiatric medications than are men.
  d. Women are less susceptible to developing the common side effects of antipsychotic medications than are men.

[wilsonbho]

Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A
Women are at higher risk for tardive dyskinesia from conventional antipsychotics and for activating side effects caused by antidepressants. All other answers are incorrect.

[joblessjake]

TYSM

[parshano]

Excellent