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Which of the following would the nurse report to the primary health care provider if assessed in a client receiving an antidepressant? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Weight gain
  B) Expressions of guilt
  C) Indirect threats of suicide
  D) Somnolence
  E) Insomnia

Question 2

Antidepressants can often have GI adverse reactions that can result in a nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements.
 
  Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest to minimize these effects? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Increase fiber intake.
  B) Decrease fiber intake.
  C) Increase fluid intake.
  D) Decrease fluid intake.
  E) Chew sugarless gum.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, E
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The nurse should report any of the following to the client's primary health care provider if observed: expressions of guilt, hopelessness, or helplessness; insomnia; weight loss; and direct or indirect threats of suicide.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C, E
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To help with antidepressant-induced constipation, the nurse can recommend increased fluid and fiber intake, and for antidepressant-induced dry mouth the nurse can recommend good oral hygiene, frequent sips of water, sugarless gum, and hard candy.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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