Antidepressants can often have GI adverse reactions that can result in a nursing diagnosis of Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements
Which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to suggest to minimize these effects? Select all that apply.
A) Increase fiber intake.
B) Decrease fiber intake.
C) Increase fluid intake.
D) Decrease fluid intake.
E) Chew sugarless gum.
Ans: A, C, E
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To help with antidepressant-induced constipation, the nurse can recommend increased fluid and fiber intake, and for antidepressant-induced dry mouth the nurse can recommend good oral hygiene, frequent sips of water, sugarless gum, and hard candy.
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