A43-year-old man is experiencing a massive nosebleed. vital signs reveal that the man has hypertension, which you suspect is the cause of the nosebleed. you should:
a) have the patient pinch his nostrils and then lie on his back.
b) offer the patient four aspirin tablets to control the bleeding.
c) explain that this is nature's way of lowering his blood pressure.
d) apply direct pressure by pinching the patient's nostrils and have him lean forward.

You are caring for a 52-year- old woman who has been prescribed a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent. after explaining the potential side effect, the client refuses to take the medication. how would you feel about taking a major antipsychotic (neuroleptic) agent, realizing the many side effects that these medications can cause? for psychoactive medications to be effective, client adherence is essential. how would you respond to a client who continually fails to follow his or her medication regimen?