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jon_i

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on: Jul 19, 2018
A nurse caring for a patient taking an SSRI will develop outcome criteria related to:
 
  a. mood improvement.
  b. coherent thought processes.
  c. reduced levels of motor activity.
  d. decreased extrapyramidal symptoms.

Question 2

The client is a functional, contributing member of his community and society. He is flexible and willing to change. His behavior is defined as
 
  1. delusional.
  2. mentally healthy.
  3. mentally deficient.
  4. mentally handicapped.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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SSRIs affect mood, relieving depression in many cases. SSRIs do not act to reduce thought disorders. SSRIs reduce depression but have little effect on motor hyperactivity. SSRIs do not produce extrapyramidal symptoms.

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Definition of mentally healthy adult


jon_i

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

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Wow, this really help

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