Psychosocial IntegrityQuestion 942 of 2368
A nurse is evaluating whether a newly prescribed antidepressant is working. Which approach is MOST useful for assessing effectiveness?
- Measuring the apical heart rate before each dose of the medication
- Checking the blood pressure and pulse before each dose of the medication
- Using therapeutic communication to ask the client how they are feeling
- Reviewing the client's laboratory values only, without asking questions
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Correct answer: Using therapeutic communication to ask the client how they are feeling
Mental health assessment relies more on subjective data. Asking the client about feelings shows whether the antidepressant is effective.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: General Assessments for Mental Health Conditions. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Psychosocial Integrity"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026