ATI RN MENTAL HEALTH ONLINE PRACTICE 2019

A nurse isreviewing the medication administration record for a client who is experiencing adverse effects of chlorpromazine. The nurse should administer benztropine to relieve which of the following adverse effects? A. Blurred vision B. Orthostatic hypotension C. Dry mouth D. Acute dystonia - The nurse should administer benztropine, an anticholinergic agent, to relieve acute dystonia, which is an extrapyramidal adverse effect of chlorpromazine. A nurse is planning discharge teaching with a family member of a client who has diagnosis of depression. Which of the following information about relapse should the nurse include? A. Additional acute episodes of depression are unlikely following inpatient care. B. Early identification of changes,such as decreased social involvement, isimportant. C. Medication compliance will prevent further need for inpatient hospitalization. D. It is helpful to regularly reinforce to the client that things will get better. B. Early identification of changes,such as decreased social involvement, isimportant. Decreased social involvement is a manifestation of depression, and early identification of findings can lead to early intervention.