CRNE Canadian Registered Nurse

Category - Changes in Health

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client with depression. During evaluation, which of the following, if stated by the client, suggests a need for further teaching?
  1. “It is important that I take my medications on time so I won’t be depressed again.”
  2. “I need to deal with stresses in my life constructively.”
  3. “If my medications make me sick, I should not stop taking them unless I contact my physician.”
  4. “I am taking everything one step at a time.”
Explanation
Answer: A - Depression can recur for certain individuals; therefore, the client must identify the symptoms and recognize the need for treatment, if necessary. The other options are appropriate.
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