The client who returned from the war 1 month ago is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prescribed paroxetine (Paxil), an SSRI. The client asks the nurse, “Will this medication...


The client who returned from the war 1 month ago is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and prescribed paroxetine (Paxil), an SSRI. The client asks the nurse, “Will this medication really help me? I don’t like feeling this way.” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?


1. “The medication will make you feel better within a couple of days.”


2. “Why do you think the medication won’t help you feel better?”


3. “Nothing really helps PTSD unless you go to counseling weekly.”


4. “Because the traumatic event was within 1 month, the Paxil should be helpful.”



May 03, 2022
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