A client is hospitalized for severe depression. Of the medications listed below, the nurse can expect
to provide the client with teaching about
a. clozapine (Clozaril).
b. chlordiazepoxide (Librium).
c. tacrine (Cognex).
d. fluoxetine (Prozac).
Question 2
A client with schizophrenia who has received chlorpromazine (Thorazine) 200 mg po 4 times daily
for 3 weeks has symptoms of a shuffling, propulsive gait, a masklike face, and drooling. These
symptoms should be assessed as
a. hepatocellular effects.
b. pseudoparkinsonism.
c. tardive dyskinesia.
d. akathisia.
The nurse assists the patient in reflecting on his feelings
When using an interpreter, the nurse should pose questions directly to the patient, not the interpre
The nurse can make observations about the patient's general appearance while talking with the p
Depression assessment
Older adults may need special assistance with medications.
Testing client’s ability to identify dull sensation