The client is experiencing low self-esteem issues, alterations in mood, and thoughts of harming the self, in addition to physical pain. The nurse's priority area for assessment is:
A) Self-esteem
B) Risk of harm
C) Physical pain
D) Mood
Question 2
A pregnant client asks the nurse why fluoxetine (Prozac) was decreased in her last weeks of pregnancy. Which of the following nursing responses is correct?
A) Decreasing it reduces the risk of withdrawal in the infant after birth.
B) Decreasing it reduces the chance of stillbirth.
C) Decreasing it reduces the risk of the woman being too relaxed during childbirth.
D) Decreasing it is done because women are less depressed as delivery approaches.
A nurse shows empathy to a client.
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