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a nurse is caring for a client who is speaking loudly and threatening to harm staff and other clients. which of the following medications should the nurse anticipate the provider prescribing for this client?
fluoxetine
sertraline
chlorpromazine
duloxetine

Explanation:

The client is exhibiting aggressive and threatening behavior, suggesting a need for an antipsychotic or sedative. Fluoxetine and Sertraline are SSRIs (antidepressants), Duloxetine is a SNR I (also for depression/anxiety), while Chlorpromazine is a typical antipsychotic used to manage acute agitation/psychosis, making it the appropriate choice here.

Answer:

C. Chlorpromazine