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A comprehensive guide on the priority nursing focused assessment for clients with depression, including the assessment of auditory hallucinations, the use of antidepressant medications such as fluoxetine, and the common side effects and precautions associated with these medications. It also covers the importance of communication techniques, safety precautions, and the role of electroconvulsive therapy and mao inhibitors in the treatment of depression.
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The nurse completes a physical assessment. When asked what brought her to the hospital, the client replies that things just aren't right and begins to cry. After further conversation, the client describes her mood as very sad now. She rarely goes out or invites friends to visit. She admits that she feels like strangers are saying bad things about her. Sometimes she hears a man's voice that is a little bit scary. What is the priority nursing focused assessment?
The client receives only five ECT treatments because she refuses the IV insertion for the remaining treatments. When asked if she could tell a difference, she says "no." After additional months of therapy with multiple antidepressant medications (both SSRIs and tricyclics), the HCP considers treatment with an MAO Inhibitor. What signs and symptoms should the nurse expect to assess if a client taking an MAO antidepressant ingests foods containing tyramine?