Videbeck: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Chapter 2:Neurobiologic Theories and Psychopharmacology Last document update:   ago

The nurse is teaching a client taking an MAOI about foods with tyramine that he or she should avoid. Which of the following statement indicates that the client needs further teaching? "I'm so glad I can have pizza as long as I don't order pepperoni." A client who has been depressed and suicidal started taking a tricyclic antidepressant 2 weeks ago and is now ready to leave the hospital to go home. Which of the following is a concern for the nurse as discharge plans are finalized? The n...

Videbeck: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Chapter 11: Anger, Hostility, and Aggression Score A+ Last document update:   ago

Neurobiologic factors are increasingly being explored as an explanation for aggressive behavior. Which is true? Brain neuroimaging studies show that aggressive behavior is linked to damage of brain structures located in the limbic, frontal, and temporal lobes. The nurse has been working on anger management with the client. The client yells during dinner, "Give me that salt shaker!" What is the best nursing intervention at this time? Remind the client about communication skills discussed ...