Multiple Choice
A depressed elderly patient was started on antidepressant drug therapy 3 weeks ago. The highest nursing priority when working with this patient at this time would be:
A) stimulating appetite.
B) providing reality orientation.
C) encouraging socialization.
D) protecting the patient from self-injury.
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