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A patient diagnosed with major depression does not interact with others except when addressed, and then only in monosyllables. The nurse wants to show nonjudgmental acceptance and support for the patient. Which communication technique will be effective?
 
  a. Make observations.
  b. Ask the patient direct questions.
  c. Phrase questions to require yes or no answers.
  d. Frequently reassure the patient to reduce guilt feelings.

Question 2

A nurse provided medication education for a patient diagnosed with major depression who began a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). Which behavior indicates effective learning? The patient:
 
  a. monitors sodium intake and weight daily.
  b. wears support stockings and elevates the legs when sitting.
  c. can identify foods with high selenium content that should be avoided.
  d. confers with a pharmacist when selecting over-the-counter medications.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Making observations about neutral topics such as the environment draws the patient into the reality around him or her but places no burdensome expectations for answers on the patient. Acceptance and support are shown by the nurse's presence. Direct questions may make the patient feel that the encounter is an interrogation. Open-ended questions are preferable if the patient is able to participate in dialogue. Platitudes are never acceptable. They minimize patient feelings and can increase feelings of worthlessness.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Over-the-counter medicines may contain vasopressor agents or tyramine, a substance that must be avoided when the patient takes MAOI antidepressants. Medications for colds, allergies, or congestion or any preparation that contains ephedrine or phenylpropanolamine may precipitate a hypertensive crisis. MAOI antidepressant therapy is unrelated to the need for sodium limitation, support stockings, or leg elevation. MAOIs interact with tyramine-containing foods, not selenium, to produce dangerously high blood pressure.




formula1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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