A Patient Being Treated for Depression Reports Experiencing Nausea,palpitations,and "A

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient being treated for depression reports experiencing nausea,palpitations,and "a terrible headache." When the physical examination determines the patient is diaphoresic and hypertensive,the nurse should ask:

• A) "When did you last take your phenelzine (Nardil)?"
• B) "Did you take your amitriptyline (Elavil) on schedule?"
• C) "What natural foods have you had in the last 24 hours?"
• D) "Have you had any alcohol to drink within the last 24 hours?"

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