A Nurse Reviews the Medication List of a Client with a 20-Year

question 7

Multiple Choice

A nurse reviews the medication list of a client with a 20-year history of diabetes mellitus.The client holds up the bottle of prescribed duloxetine (Cymbalta) and states,"My cousin has depression and is taking this drug.Do you think I'm depressed?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "Many people with long-term diabetes become depressed after a while."
• B) "It's for peripheral neuropathy.Do you have burning pain in your feet or hands?"
• C) "This antidepressant also has anti-inflammatory properties for diabetic pain."
• D) "No.Many medications can be used for several different disorders."

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Definitions:

Supplication

A strategy where an individual presents themselves as weak or dependent on others to gain sympathy or help.

Intimidation

A behavioral tactic involving the use of threats, fear, or coercion to influence others' actions or decisions.

Conscious Attitude

The attitude one is aware of having and can readily express or communicate to others.

Unconscious Attitude

Attitudes and preferences that influence an individual's behavior without their conscious awareness.