A nurse is teaching a client how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications work. The client states "I am depressed, why I should learn about serotonin is beyond me." The nurse should explain that:
1. Decreased serotonin will increase the client's energy levels.
2. Serotonin will help the client think more clearly.
3. Serotonin is associated with alterations in mood.
4. Increased serotonin will assist with sleep patterns.
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Rationale: The client needs to understand that depression is associated with neurotransmitter changes in the brain. There is no indication that the client has problems with sleep, energy levels, or thinking.
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