A Client with Depression Says to the Nurse, "I Have

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client with depression says to the nurse, "I have been on this antidepressant for 5 days and I still feel awful." The nurse can be most supportive by responding

• A) "Depression is a horrible feeling. I am sure that you will be getting results from your medication in a few days."
• B) "Depressive feelings make you feel hopeless. I will call your doctor and see if I can get an order for something to make you feel better."
• C) "It's tough to wait for relief. Many drugs take several weeks to manage symptoms."
• D) "You mustn't feel so down. Everyone reacts to medications in a slightly different way."

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Definitions:

Attenuation Reflex

The reflex mechanism that protects the inner ear from damage by reducing the transmission of sound, particularly for loud sounds, through the contraction of muscles around the ossicles.

Scala Vestibuli

A fluid-filled chamber in the cochlea of the inner ear; it lies above the scala media and begins near the oval window.

Scala Tympani

A spiral-shaped canal in the inner ear that forms part of the cochlear duct, important for the transmission of sound vibrations.

Tectorial Membrane

The tectorial membrane is a structure in the inner ear of mammals that plays a crucial role in the hearing process by interacting with the hair cells of the organ of Corti.