A client who has been assessed by the nurse as moderately depressed is given a prescription for daily doses of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. The client mentions she will take the medication along with the St. John's wort she uses daily. The nurse should
A. agree that taking the drugs at the same time will help her remember them daily.
B. caution the client to drink several glasses of water daily.
C. suggest that the client also use a sun lamp daily.
D. explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction.
Ans: D. explain the high possibility of an adverse reaction.
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