A Client Was Recently Admitted to the Inpatient Unit After

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt. He has been placed on a tricyclic antidepressant. In terms of medication, what steps should be taken 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:

Unconditional Positive Regard

An empathetic and non-judgmental attitude that values others without regard to their behavior.

Self-centered Outlook

A perspective characterized by excessive focus on oneself and one's own needs, often at the expense of considering others'.

Accurate Perception

The ability to interpret sensory information correctly, leading to a true understanding of the external environment.

Humor

involves the faculty of perceiving what is amusing or comedic, often leading to amusement and laughter.