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In working with mental health clients who are prescribed medication that must be taken on a routine basis, it is important for education to begin when the drug therapy is initiated. One of the first steps in the teaching process is to:

  1. Explain the side effects of the medication
  2. Discuss the danger of overmedication
  3. Distribute written material to supplement verbal instructions
  4. Explore the client's perception regarding medication therapy

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A, B, C) The nurse must first obtain information regarding the client's perception of the medication regimen. (D) The first step in the teaching process is to determine the client's perception.



In working with mental health clients who are prescribed medication that must be taken on a routine basis, it is important for education to begin when the drug therapy is initiated. One of the first steps in the teaching process is to:

  1. Explain the side effects of the medication
  2. Discuss the danger of overmedication
  3. Distribute written material to supplement verbal instructions
  4. Explore the client's perception regarding medication therapy

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

(A, B, C) The nurse must first obtain information regarding the client's perception of the medication regimen. (D) The first step in the teaching process is to determine the client's perception.



A client has ascites, which is caused by:

  1. Decreased plasma proteins
  2. Electrolyte imbalance
  3. Decreased renal function
  4. Portal hypertension

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) A decrease in plasma proteins causes a decrease in intravascular osmotic pressure resulting in leakage of fluid into peritoneal cavity. (B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance may occur as a result of the ascites. (C) Ascites is a result of hepatic malfunction, not renal malfunction. (D) Portal hypertension causes esophageal varices, not ascites.



A client has ascites, which is caused by:

  1. Decreased plasma proteins
  2. Electrolyte imbalance
  3. Decreased renal function
  4. Portal hypertension

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

(A) A decrease in plasma proteins causes a decrease in intravascular osmotic pressure resulting in leakage of fluid into peritoneal cavity. (B) Fluid and electrolyte imbalance may occur as a result of the ascites. (C) Ascites is a result of hepatic malfunction, not renal malfunction. (D) Portal hypertension causes esophageal varices, not ascites.






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