A Patient Was Started on Escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 Days Ago

question 16

Multiple Choice

A patient was started on escitalopram (Lexapro) 5 days ago and now says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to:

• A) discuss with the health care provider the need to change medications.
• 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 symptom relief.

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