The nurse is discussing the past week's activities with a client receiving amitriptyline hydrochloride. The nurse determines that the medication is most effective for this client if the client reports which of the following?

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Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. The effectiveness of this medication for a client would be indicated by an improvement in daily functioning, such as the ability to get to work on time each day (C). This suggests a reduction in depressive symptoms and an improvement in the client's overall condition. Decrease in appetite (A), excessive sleep (B), and difficulty concentrating (D) could be side effects of the medication or symptoms of depression, not signs of improvement.

The Nurse Is Discussing the Past Week's Activities with a Client