A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Major Depressive Episode

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with major depressive episode. After treatment with an antidepressant, the client exhibits pressured speech and flight of ideas. Based on this symptom change, which information should the nurse share with the health-care provider?

• A) Ask to increase the dosage of the antidepressant.
• B) Ask that the client be reevaluated.
• C) Ask to order benztropine (Cogentin) for the extrapyramidal symptoms.
• D) Ask that another class of antidepressants be used.

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