A 19-year-old male was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) 3 weeks ago for depression. He calls the clinic today and tells the nurse that he has been feeling increasingly anxious and wants to stop taking the medication because it is not working. The best response for the nurse is

“You can stop taking the Zoloft, but let’s make another appointment with your provider so you can try a different medication.” “Increased anxiety is a normal side effect for the first few weeks of taking this medication. It will take several weeks to determine if it is working. Please keep taking it as prescribed.” “Increased…

A 37-year-old postpartum client explains to the nurse she had a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after the birth of her last child. To help prevent a DVT during this hospital stay, the nurse should encourage the client to do all of the following EXCEPT

wear thigh-high a nti-embolism stockings as much as possible. increase daily fluid intake. avoid ambulating except to get up to use the restroom. prop legs up on pillows while sitting in bed.

28-year-old woman with Guillain-Barre syndrome has been intubated and is on mechanical ventilation due to ascending paralysis. She has become increasingly worried and upset as the day has gone on. What would be the best response by the nurse to help the woman cope?

“I am going to keep you heavily sedated so you will not have to be scared. When you wake up, you won’t remember ever being sick.” “I know this is overwhelming; this is a very complicated syndrome and it’s too hard for you to understand. Just trust the health care providers.” “I am going to…