Question

The nurse meets with the client and his wife to discuss depression and the client's medication. Which of the following comments by the wife would indicate that the nurse's teaching about disease process and medications has been effective?

A. "His depression is almost cured."
b. "He's intelligent and won't need to depend on a pill much longer."
c. "it's important for him to take his medication so that the depression will not return or get worse."
d."It's important to watch for physical dependency on Zoloft."

Answer 1

The comment by the wife that indicates the nurse's teaching about the disease process and medications has been effective is option C: "It's important for him to take his medication so that the depression will not return or get worse."

Step-by-step explanation:

The comment by the wife that would indicate that the nurse's teaching about the disease process and medications has been effective is option C: "It's important for him to take his medication so that the depression will not return or get worse." This comment shows that the wife understands the importance of medication in managing depression and preventing its recurrence or worsening. It suggests that the nurse has successfully conveyed the information about the disease process and the role of medication in its treatment.