The Nurse Is Discharging a Client Diagnosed with General Anxiety

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is discharging a client diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD) .The client is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) .Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nurse a need for further education?

• A) "This medicine could make me feel like I have the jitters."
• B) "I may experience some nausea while on this medication."
• C) "My doctor will start me off on a high dose and then decrease the dose."
• D) "This medicine alters the levels of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain."

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