Which Statement by a Patient with Chronic Depression Who Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient with chronic depression who is prescribed fluoxetine (Prozac) indicates to the nurse the need for additional teaching?

• A) "It may take from 2 to 8 weeks for my depression to improve."
• B) "If I have suicidal thoughts, I will contact my prescriber immediately."
• C) "I will check my pulse every day and report irregular rhythms to my prescriber."
• D) "When I am feeling better and no longer depressed, I will stop taking the Prozac."

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Definitions:

Motor Development

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Physical Changes

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Experimentation

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