Test Bank forPsychotherapy for the Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, Second Edition: A How-To Gui

Client Need Sub: Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Nursing Process: Evaluation Learning Outcome: Incorporate the different perspectives clients have about pharmacology into treatment regimens.

Question 15 Type: MCSA The nurse knows that the client did not adhere to a medication plan in the past due to severe side effects. What information would be most important to include in the clients teaching?

1. The need to monitor all body changes on a continuous basis 2. Hopefulness about managing side effects 3. Reassurance that side effects will not occur 4. A detailed explanation of all potential side effects Correct Answer: 2 Rationale 1: Side effects can be managed successfully and clients need to feel hopeful about their ability to work with the health care team in doing this. Although the client needs to know about potential side effects, the client should not be given only frightening information. Some side effects are a real possibility, and the nurse should not give false reassurance.

Rationale 2: Side effects can be managed successfully and clients need to feel hopeful about their ability to work with the health care team in doing this. Although the client needs to know about potential side effects, the client should not be given only frightening information. Some side effects are a real possibility, and the nurse should not give false reassurance.

Rationale 3: Side effects can be managed successfully and clients need to feel hopeful about their ability to work with the health care team in doing this. Although the client needs to know