A patient who is prescribed an antidepressant medication says, "I've been getting dizzy in the morning when I wake up ever since I started this drug
Do you think I should stop taking it?" Which communication would reflect the most therapeutic nursing intervention on the basis of the patient's problem? a. "It's important to change positions slowly and dangle your feet at the side of the bed before getting up.".
b. "You'll have to stop driving your car while you're taking your medicine, and napping during the day should help.".
c. "This medication does not usually cause dizziness unless it's being taken along with alcohol, wine, or beer.".
d. "This should not be happening. Stop taking this medicine, and I'll notify your doctor to prescribe something else.".
A
Antidepressant medications can cause orthostatic or postural hypotension, and the nurse will teach the patient the following: lie down, rest as able, and change positions slowly. Dangle at the side of the bed for 30 seconds or so. Operate heavy equipment and drive a car only with caution. Check and record your blood pressure, both sitting and standing, twice each day.
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