A patient being treated for major depressive disorder has taken 300 mg amitriptyline daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, 'I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares.' How should the nurse advise the patient?

A patient being treated for major depressive disorder has taken 300 mg amitriptyline daily for a year. The patient calls the case manager at the clinic and says, 'I stopped taking my antidepressant 2 days ago. Now I am having cold sweats, nausea, a rapid heartbeat, and nightmares.' How should the nurse advise the patient?

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Which of the following interventions is most appropriate for this patient?

A nurse is working with a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who is in the manic phase. Which of the following behaviors should the nurse anticipate observing in this patient?

A community health nurse is preparing an educational activity on Alzheimer's disease. Which of the following risk factors should the nurse include as the greatest risk for this disease?

A patient diagnosed with major depressive disorder has been prescribed an antidepressant. The nurse should monitor for which of the following side effects?