A patient diagnosed with a history of depression disorder tells the nurse, "My primary-care provider told me to start taking fish oil capsules to prevent heart disease
Will it cause problems with my mental illness?" Select the nurse's best response.
a. "It will not cause problems. It may actually help with your depressed feelings."
b. "I cannot discuss recommendations you received from another health care provider."
c. "It would be better for you to take vitamins C and E. I will notify your primary-care provider."
d. "Please have your primary-care provider call me so we can discuss issues related to this preparation."
A
Fish oil capsules supplement omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. These substances not only provide cardiovascular benefits; studies have demonstrated positive results in ameliorating depression after 2 or more weeks of omega-3 . The other options fail to support the patient with appropriate information.
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A) Increased coronary perfusion pressure B) Increased left ventricular pressure C) Increased myocardial contractility D) Increased cardiac output
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A) caring for dying clients. B) using clients' own reparative processes. C) addressing community health problems. D) caring for clients at risk of illness.
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