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What should be included in the care plan of a client diagnosed with depression and prescribed amitriptyline hydrochloride?
What should be included in the care plan of a client diagnosed with depression and prescribed amitriptyline hydrochloride?
- Restricting the client's fluid intake
- Educating the client on the benefits of avoiding sunlight exposure
- Monitoring liver function tests regularly (correct)
- Promoting a diet rich in tyramine
- Encouraging high-intensity physical exercises daily
What is a critical nursing intervention for a client starting treatment with amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
What is a critical nursing intervention for a client starting treatment with amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
- Promoting caffeinated beverages to alleviate fatigue
- Encouraging the client to consume alcohol in moderation
- Encouraging the client to engage in high-risk activities for an adrenaline rush
- Assessing the client for suicidal ideation and behavior (correct)
- Instructing the client to take the medication on an empty stomach
What should the nurse prioritize in the care plan of a client prescribed amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
What should the nurse prioritize in the care plan of a client prescribed amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
- Restricting the client's access to mental health resources
- Encouraging the client to skip doses for faster improvement
- Monitoring the client's mood and behavior changes regularly (correct)
- Instructing the client to ignore any side effects experienced
- Promoting isolation and avoidance of social interactions
What action is essential for a nurse to take in the care of a client receiving amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
What action is essential for a nurse to take in the care of a client receiving amitriptyline hydrochloride for depression?
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What nursing intervention is vital during the initial phases of treatment for a client with depression on amitriptyline hydrochloride?
What nursing intervention is vital during the initial phases of treatment for a client with depression on amitriptyline hydrochloride?
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