Which teaching points should the nurse include for a client who has been prescribed an SSRI? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Add dietary fiber.
2. Drink adequate amounts of fluid.
3. Avoid laxatives.
4. Restrict fluid intake.
5. Avoid stool softeners.
Correct Answer: 1, 2
Rationale 1: Adding dietary fiber helps promote passage of stool.
Rationale 2: Drinking adequate amounts of fluid helps promote passage of stool.
Rationale 3: Laxatives might be necessary. The client should consult the health care provider.
Rationale 4: The client should drink adequate amounts of fluid.
Rationale 5: Stool softeners might be necessary. The client should consult the health care provider.
Global Rationale: Adding dietary fiber helps promote passage of stool. Drinking adequate amounts of fluid helps promote passage of stool. Laxatives and stool softeners might be necessary. The client should consult the health care provider. The client should drink adequate amounts of fluid.
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