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The nurse is planning care for a patient with major depression who is receiving a new prescription for duloxetine. Which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Duloxetine is hepatically metabolized and risks hepatotoxicity. Liver function tests (
C) are critical to assess baseline liver health. Recent antidepressant use (
B) is important to avoid serotonin syndrome, but liver function is prioritized. Weight changes (
A) and family history (
D) are less urgent.

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