A patient diagnosed with a history of depression disorder tells the nurse, "My primary-care provider told me to start taking fish oil capsules to prevent heart disease.Will it cause problems with my mental illness?" What is the nurse's best response?

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Studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil capsules can potentially have a positive effect on mood and depressive symptoms. Therefore, it is unlikely to cause problems with the patient's history of depression disorder. The nurse should provide education and support regarding the use of fish oil capsules for heart disease prevention.

A Patient Diagnosed with a History of Depression Disorder Tells