A Client Who Has Been Taking an Antidepressant for 10

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client who has been taking an antidepressant for 10 days complains of depression and does not find the medication to be effective. Which is the best response by the nurse?

• A) "I will increase the drug dosage after informing the physician"
• B) "The medication will take at least 3 weeks to be effective."
• C) "I will change the medication after informing the physician."
• D) "Stop taking the medication."

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Freshwater

Water containing minimal amounts of dissolved salts, found in rivers, lakes, and streams.

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The upper layer of the earth's surface composed of mineral particles, organic matter, water, and air, serving as the foundation for terrestrial plant life.