In working with mental health clients who are prescribed medication that must be taken on a routine basis, it is important for education to begin when the drug therapy is initiated. One of the first…

The correct answer is D. Explore the client's perception regarding medication therapy. (A, B, C) The nurse must first obtain information regarding the client's perception of the medication regimen. (D) The first step in the teaching process is to determine the client's perception.

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Question

In working with mental health clients who are prescribed medication that must be taken on a routine basis, it is important for education to begin when the drug therapy is initiated. One of the first steps in the teaching process is to:

Options

AExplain the side effects of the medication
BDiscuss the danger of overmedication
CDistribute written material to supplement verbal instructions
DExplore the client's perception regarding medication therapy

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A
3% (1)
B
10% (4)
C
5% (2)
D
82% (32)

Explanation

(A, B, C) The nurse must first obtain information regarding the client's perception of the medication regimen. (D) The first step in the teaching process is to determine the client's perception.

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#patient education#medication teaching#client perception#nursing process

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