Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the information provided about sertraline?

"I should call the provider if I experience excessive sweating and muscle twitching."

"This medication can cause a dry cough."

"I need to decrease my sodium intake while on this medication."

"This medication can cause harmless, temporary changes to my ability to taste and smell."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

Sertraline is a medication used to treat depression and other mental health conditions that can cause unwanted side effects. Excessive sweating and muscle twitching are potential side effects that should be immediately reported to the healthcare provider. A dry cough is a common side effect of other medications and not specific to sertraline.
Decreasing sodium intake is not necessarily related to the medication, and harmless, temporary changes in the ability to taste and smell are not significant enough to warrant special mention.

Choice B, "This medication can cause a dry cough," is a potential side effect of other medications and may cause confusion as to what medication the client is taking.
Choice C, "I need to decrease my sodium intake while on this medication," is not likely a statement related to sertraline but to other medications or medical conditions.
Choice D, "This medication can cause harmless, temporary changes to my ability to taste and smell," while accurate, is not the most critical information for the client to know about and may cause confusion as to what the client should report to the provider.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

"Be direct and honest when communicating with the client." Being direct and honest with the client about the situation is essential to build trust and promote open communication. Protecting client confidentiality and privacy is crucial for client safety and well-being. If the client feels comfortable in a safe and non-threatening environment, then they are more likely to open up and discuss their situation. Displaying disapproval or probing the client can make the situation worse and result in the client withdrawing further. Inviting a family member to be present during the nursing history is not appropriate given the sensitive and personal nature of the discussion.

Option A: "Display disapproval toward the perpetrator" - Not appropriate for the clinical setting

Option B: "Probe the client to offer a factual account of the abuse" May make the client withdraw more, not appropriate for the clinical setting

Option D: "Invite a family member to be present for the nursing history" - Not appropriate for the sensitive nature of the discussion Each of the other options is not appropriate given the sensitive nature of the conversation.

A. "Disulfiram will prevent my cravings for alcohol." B. "It is important that I take Vitamin C to prevent liver cirrhosis or other liver damage." C. "Withdrawal symptoms should last about 5 to 7 days once they begin." D. "I should expect hand tremors to start less than 24 hours after I stop drinking."

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

The client should expect hand tremors to start less than 24 hours after they stop drinking when reinforcing teaching about alcohol withdrawal with a client who has a history of alcohol use disorder.

Choice A, "Disulfiram will prevent my cravings for alcohol," is incorrect because disulfiram works by creating a very unpleasant reaction when the client drinks alcohol and is not a medication for preventing cravings.

Choice B, "It is important that I take Vitamin C to prevent liver cirrhosis or other liver damage," is incorrect because Vitamin C is not indicated for liver disease related to alcohol use disorder and is not effective in preventing it.

Choice C, "Withdrawal symptoms should last about 5 to 7 days once they begin," is incorrect because withdrawal symptoms can last for several days or even weeks, depending on the severity of the alcohol use disorder.

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