A patient being treated for depression has taken 300 mg amitriptyline (Elavil) 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." What will the nurse advise the patient to do?
A) "Go to the nearest emergency department immediately."
B) "Do not be alarmed. Take two aspirin and drink plenty of fluids."
C) "Take a dose of your antidepressant now and come to the clinic to see the health care provider."
D) "Resume taking your antidepressants for 2 more weeks and then discontinue them again."
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