A Client with Depression Is to Begin Treatment with an Antidepressant

question 10

Multiple Choice

A client with depression is to begin treatment with an antidepressant medication.In performing the initial assessment,what is the most important the nurse to ask?

• A)"Are you allergic to any medications?"
• B)"How long have you been depressed?"
• C)"Have you had any thoughts about killing yourself?"
• D)"How much alcohol do you consume during the week?"

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