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A Patient Who Started Taking a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor

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A patient who started taking a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) 3 days ago says, "This medicine isn't working." The nurse's best intervention would be to:


A) explain the time lag before antidepressants relieve symptoms.
B) reassure the patient that the medication will be effective soon.
C) critically assess the patient for lessening symptoms.
D) explore the patient's self-concept.

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