A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in practice. Whi

A nurse is using the critical theoretical perspective in practice. Which of the following best describes how the nurse would respond when a client suggests that the physician prescribe a widely advertised medication for tension and anxiety?

(Select all that apply.)
a.
Can you tell me what is going on in your life right now?
b.
Do you know anyone else who is suffering such tension and anxiety?
c.
How does your family feel about you having so much tension and anxiety?
d.
Would you consider using the generic equivalent of this medication?
e.
What led you to believe this medication would be of help to you?
f.
What have you tried in the past to relieve tension and anxiety?

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ANS: A, F
The best answer is to ask what is going on in the client’s life at that moment because situational stresses often occur to everyone. Next, asking what previously has been effective in relieving the symptoms may suggest more appropriate actions than medication. Al-
though generics would be less expensive than brand-name medication, medication should not be the first approach to resolving a symptom before even examining why the symptom is occurring.