The nurse has working knowledge that each patient varies in their response and ability to tolerate a specific medication and dosage, so medications must be tailored to individual needs. Research indicates that the maximum benefit from SSRI treatment depends on adequate dosages and the duration of treatment. Ensuring treatment adherence is key to successful pharmacotherapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Typically, it takes about four to six weeks to feel the full benefit. Medications are listed below for the treatment of PTSD: Select all that apply.

A couple resides in a long-term care facility. The husband is admitted to the psychiatric unit after physically abusing his wife. He states, “My wife is having an affair with a young man, and I want it investigated." Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

A client asks the nurse to explain the difference between complementary and alternative medicine. Which is an appropriate nursing reply?

The nurse is conducting an assessment for the client, a 5-year veteran with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). He was referred to the clinic for an evaluation of movement disorders. He reports taking alprazolam (Xanax) for the past 3 months and wonders if that is contributing to his tremors and shuffling gait. Which of the following is most important in guiding the nurse’s further assessment and response?

When working with clients of any culture, which action would the nurse avoid?

The client, a 15-year-old whose father has been suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since returning from combat, is now seeing a counselor himself with reports of flashbacks that are similar to his father's symptoms. Which of the following interpretations of the client's behavior is supported by evidence?

What is the most appropriate way to communicate with an older person who is hard of hearing in their right ear?

A family asks why their father is attending activity groups at the long-term care facility. The son states, "My father worked hard all of his life. He just needs some rest at this point." Which is the appropriate nursing reply?

Which developmental characteristic should the nurse identify as typical of a client diagnosed with severe intellectual disability (ID)?

A newly admitted client asks, "Why do we need a unit schedule? I'm not going to these groups. I'm here to get some rest." Which reply by nurse is appropriate?

Which nursing intervention related to self-care is most appropriate for a teenager diagnosed with moderate intellectual disability (ID)?