A Client Diagnosed with an Adjustment Disorder Says to the Nurse

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with an adjustment disorder says to the nurse, "Tell me about medications that will cure this problem." Which of the following are appropriate nursing responses?

• A) "Medications can interfere with your ability to find a more permanent solution."
• B) "Medications may mask the real problem at the root of this diagnosis."
• C) "Adjustment disorders are not commonly treated with medications."
• D) "Psychoactive drugs carry the potential for physiological and psychological dependence."
• E) "Psychoactive drugs will be prescribed only if your problems persist for more than three months."

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