Question

A client has been diagnosed with depression and the primary care provider has believes that a sustained serotonin reuptake inhibitor would be effective. the client has asked the nurse, "do you really think that's necessary?" what is the nurse's best action?

Answer 1

The nurse best statement or action she need to do is assess the reasons underlying the client's reluctance to take antidepressants. The nurse need to clarify to the patient why the patient need to take the medicine and how is this medicine be effective.