A nurse performs a medication history on a newly admitted patient. The patient reports taking amitriptyline (Elavil) 75 mg at bedtime for 6 weeks to treat depression. The patient reports having continued fatigue, lack of energy, and no improvement in mood. The nurse will contact the provider to discuss which intervention?
A) Beginning to down-taper the amitriptyline
B) Changing to a morning dose schedule
C) Giving the amitriptyline twice daily
D) Increasing the dose of amitriptyline
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