A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Began Taking a Tricyclic

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking a tricyclic antidepressant 1 week ago.Today the patient says,"I don't think I can keep taking these pills.They make me so dizzy,especially when I stand up." The nurse will:

• A) limit the patient's activities to those that can be performed in a sitting position.
• B) withhold the drug, force oral fluids, and notify the health care provider.
• C) teach the patient strategies to manage postural hypotension.
• D) update the patient's mental status examination.

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