Asked by Daniel Taiwo on May 30, 2024
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A nurse caring for a patient taking a SSRI will develop outcome criteria related to
A) coherent thought processes.
B) improvement in depression.
C) reduced levels of motor activity.
D) decreased extrapyramidal symptoms.
SSRI
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, a class of drugs commonly used to treat depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
Depression
A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, and other symptoms that interfere with daily functioning.
Coherent Thought Processes
The ability to think in a logical, organized, and consistent manner that is comprehensible to others.
- Recognize the signs and methods of treatment for particular psychological disorders.
- Utilize pharmacological understanding to oversee patient treatment plans and provide educational support.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the signs and methods of treatment for particular psychological disorders.
- Utilize pharmacological understanding to oversee patient treatment plans and provide educational support.
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