What treatment approach(es) would the nurse use for a client with ...

[ashley]

What treatment approach(es) would the nurse use for a client with dysfunctional grieving? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Teach about maladaptive dependence on the nurse
  2. Talk therapies
  3. Antidepressants
  4. Cognitive therapy
  5. Teach anger management

Question 2

In reviewing the history of a client on risperidone (Risperdal), the nurse notes that no previous diagnosis is available.
 
  The nurse knows that the newer atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly given for which of the following syndromes? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Dementia with psychotic features
  2. Schizophrenia
  3. Antisocial personality disorder
  4. Attention deficit disorder
  5. Bipolar I disorder

[Jordin Calloway]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4
Rationale: The treatment for dysfunctional grieving is similar to the treatment for depression. Cognitive therapy, talk therapies, and antidepressants are all treatment options. The question does not indicate the client has a problem with anger management or maladaptive dependence.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,5
Rationale: Dementia with psychotic features. Atypical antipsychotic medications are used to treat the behavioral and psychotic features of dementia.

[ashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[mcabuhat]

Gracias!