Multiple Choice
Sertraline (Zoloft) has been prescribed for a client complaining of poor appetite, fatigue, and anhedonia. Which consideration should the nurse recognize as influencing this prescriptive choice?
A) Zoloft is less expensive for the client.
B) Zoloft is extremely sedating and will help with sleep disturbances.
C) Zoloft has less adverse side effects than other antidepressants.
D) Zoloft begins to improve depressive symptoms quickly.
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