A Depressed Patient Preparing for Discharge Is Prescribed Desipramine and Will

question 2

Multiple Choice

A depressed patient preparing for discharge is prescribed desipramine and will have follow-up outpatient visits.The patient reports, "Why did they gave me only a 1-week supply of my medicine?" Select the nurse's best reply.

• A) "Federal law limits the amount you may be given at any one time."
• B) "It will save you money if the drug doesn't work well for your symptoms."
• C) "This is a way of ensuring that you will come in for your follow-up appointment."
• D) "Prescribing a small amount of drug addresses our concerns for your continuing safety."

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