Author Question: The psychiatric nurse is working with a male client who has refused to take his medications. Which ... (Read 55 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The psychiatric nurse is working with a male client who has refused to take his medications. Which of the following would be a nursing intervention within the psychological dimension?

A) Establish a relationship in order to solve problem around noncompliance with medication regimen.
B) Encourage the client's attendance at a discharge group.
C) Administer antidepressant agents as ordered.
D) Observe for therapeutic effects and side effects of the medication.

Question 2

The following outcome would be expected if the nursing intervention were to provide reality orientation to a patient:

A) The patient writes examples of positive thoughts about self.
B) The patient reports feelings of calmness after therapy.
C) The patient identifies the day of the week/month/season of year.
D) The patient accepts reality as stated by the nurse.

Eazy416 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
The only intervention that deals with the psychological dimension of care is the correct answer. The others have to do with behavior and physiological dimensions of care.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The correct answer is the only option that reflects that the patient is oriented to reality and can demonstrate this orientation by an action or behavior.