Prozac 30mg PO is ordered for a client. Prozac is available in 10mg tablets. How many tablets will you administer?

Choice A rationale: This is an important step but it comes second after actively listening to the patient. Understanding the underlying emotions allows the nurse to respond appropriately and address the patient's concerns effectively. By identifying the emotions, the nurse can establish a foundation for constructive communication and work towards resolving the source of anger.
Choice B rationale: Listening actively is an important component of effective communication and it entails paying attention to the client's verbal and non-verbal cues. This shows empathy and an interest in the patient’s concerns.
Choice C rationale: Exploring options is relevant, but it is a subsequent step in the communication process after active listening and identifying emotions.
Choice D rationale: this is inappropriate especially when dealing with an angry patient as it may sound patronizing, insincere, and dismissive.

Choice A rationale: This is inappropriate since it does not address the client’s feelings about his/her children and may make the client feel that their feelings are not important and have been disregarded.
Choice B rationale: this is inappropriate since the client’s family issues will be exposed if they talk about them in a room full of other patients hence this will potentially increase his distress.
Choice C rationale: taking the client to a private room respects their right to privacy and dignity. Furthermore, it is a form of empathy and would encourage the client to open up with ease to the nurse.
Choice D rationale: asking the client why he is crying sounds judgmental and accusatory hence this may prevent the client from opening up to the nurse concerning his children.