A Patient Diagnosed with Major Depression Began Taking Escitalopram (Cipralex)

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with major depression began taking escitalopram (Cipralex) 5 days ago. The patient now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be which of the following?

• A) Discuss with the health care provider the need to increase the dose
• B) Reassure the patient that the medication will be effective soon
• C) Explain the time lag before antidepressants relieve symptoms
• D) Critically assess the patient for symptoms of improvement

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