4. A patient was recently admitted to the inpatient unit aft…

4. A patient was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt and has not responded to SSRIs or tricyclic antidepressants. The patient asks the nurse, “I heard about MAOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors). Why can’t they be added to what I am on now? Wouldn’t adding one help?” Which is the most appropriate nursing response?

3. Which therapeutic communication technique is being used i…

3. Which therapeutic communication technique is being used in this nurse-client interaction?Client: “When I am anxious, the only thing that calms me down is alcohol.”Nurse: “Other than drinking, what alternatives have you explored to decrease anxiety?”

22. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parent of…

22. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for the parent of a child diagnosed with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder. The parent voices concern over the child’s poor appetite and inability to gain weight. Which of the following interventions would be the most appropriate to address the parent’s concerns?