Your new patient is taking an MAOI for severe depression. What would you tell the dietary department about her upcoming meals?

Choice A reason: While rest may help alleviate nausea, it is not the first action a nurse should take when a client on digoxin reports nausea, as it could be a sign of toxicity.

Choice B reason: A dietary consult may be beneficial in the long term but is not the immediate priority when a client reports nausea, which could be a symptom of digoxin toxicity.

Choice C reason: Requesting an order for an antiemetic is not the first step without assessing whether the nausea is due to digoxin toxicity, which can be life-threatening.

Choice D reason: Checking the client's vital signs is the correct first action because nausea can be a sign of digoxin toxicity, and vital signs may reveal other symptoms of toxicity.

Choice A reason: Anger towards a deceased spouse can be a sign of unresolved grief and may indicate complicated grief or depression, requiring further intervention.

Choice B reason: Reestablishing relationships is a positive step in coping with loss and suggests progress in managing grief.

Choice C reason: Although it's difficult, the effort to engage with the community is a positive sign of coping and does not typically indicate a need for further intervention.

Choice D reason: A lack of desire to eat due to the absence of a loved one can be a normal part of grieving, but if persistent, it may require intervention to address potential depression.