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A client taking amitriptyline (Elavil) for two weeks tells the nurse that the medication isn't working" because feelings of depression continue.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
Primacy Effect
The phenomenon in which individuals are more likely to remember and give greater importance to information that they encounter first, compared to information presented later.
Equally Qualified
A status where two or more individuals possess the same levels of skills, experience, and qualifications for a specific role or position.
Two-Sided Message
A communication technique that presents both the positive and negative attributes or arguments related to a particular issue, intended to create a more balanced and persuasive message.
One-Sided Message
A form of communication that presents only one perspective or aspect of an argument or situation, often used in persuasive settings to influence opinion or behavior without acknowledging counterarguments.
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