A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client recently diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)and prescribed fluvoxamine (Luvox). Which statement made by the client indicates to the nurse that the client understands the instructions?
A)"I am glad the physician chose this medication because it does not have any side effects."
B)"I should continue taking this medication and in 1-2 years I can stop taking it."
C)"I should continue taking this medication and in 1-2 years my physician may taper me off gradually."
D)"Even though I don't think this medication is for my OCD, I will take it because the physician wants me to."

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A)This statement indicates that the client understands instruction regarding this medication. A client should continue taking fluvoxamine (Luvox)for 1-2 years, at which time a physician may begin gradually tapering, while observing the client for symptom exacerbation. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)does have side effects; however, it has fewer side effects than clomipramine and is recommended for the first medication trial. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for treatment of OCD.
B)This statement indicates that the client understands instruction regarding this medication. A client should continue taking fluvoxamine (Luvox)for 1-2 years, at which time a physician may begin gradually tapering, while observing the client for symptom exacerbation. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)does have side effects; however, it has fewer side effects than clomipramine and is recommended for the first medication trial. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for treatment of OCD.
C)This statement indicates that the client understands instruction regarding this medication. A client should continue taking fluvoxamine (Luvox)for 1-2 years, at which time a physician may begin gradually tapering, while observing the client for symptom exacerbation. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)does have side effects; however, it has fewer side effects than clomipramine and is recommended for the first medication trial. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for treatment of OCD.
D)This statement indicates that the client understands instruction regarding this medication. A client should continue taking fluvoxamine (Luvox)for 1-2 years, at which time a physician may begin gradually tapering, while observing the client for symptom exacerbation. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)does have side effects; however, it has fewer side effects than clomipramine and is recommended for the first medication trial. Fluvoxamine (Luvox)is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)for treatment of OCD.

A Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions to a Client Recently