A Client Was Recently Admitted to the Inpatient Unit After

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt.He has been placed on a tricyclic antidepressant.Which action should the nurse implement to maintain the client's safety when he is discharged?

• A)Provide a 6-month supply to ensure long-term compliance.
• B)Provide a 1-week supply of medication with refills authorized only after he visits his provider.
• C)Encourage him to increase fluid intake to counteract the common side effect of diarrhea.
• D)Educate him not to eat foods that contain tyramine.

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Definitions:

Suggestibility

The degree to which an individual's beliefs, perceptions, or memories can be influenced by external factors such as ideas or misinformation.

Memory Sin

Errors or distortions in the recall of memories, often categorized into specific types such as transience, absent-mindedness, or misattribution.

Misattribution

Misattribution occurs when a memory or idea is mistakenly assigned to the wrong source, often resulting in false or altered memories.

Commission

An instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.