Which best describes the carotid sinus reflex:

a. sympathetic activity stimulates the vagus nerve to cause a decrease in heart rate when sitting up from a supine position
b. parasympathetic activity increases when rising from a supine position
c. sympathetic activity causes an increase in heart rate
d. when sitting up from a supine position the carotid arteries vasodilate when sitting up from a supine position

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?