A new antidepressant is prescribed for an elderly patient with major depression, but the dose is more than the usual geriatric dose. What should the nurse do?
A) Consult a reliable drug reference.
B) Teach the patient about possible side effects and adverse effects.
C) Withhold the medication and confer with the health care provider.
D) Encourage the patient to increase oral fluids to reduce drug concentration.
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