A nurse is caring for a client who displays symptoms associated with seasonal affective disorder (SAD).Which prescription would the nurse question as inappropriate for this client?

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A) The nurse would question the order for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and dysthymic disorder, not seasonal affective disorder (SAD). All the other orders are appropriate for a client with SAD.
B) The nurse would question the order for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and dysthymic disorder, not seasonal affective disorder (SAD). All the other orders are appropriate for a client with SAD.
C) The nurse would question the order for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and dysthymic disorder, not seasonal affective disorder (SAD). All the other orders are appropriate for a client with SAD.
D) The nurse would question the order for a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). This medication is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) and dysthymic disorder, not seasonal affective disorder (SAD). All the other orders are appropriate for a client with SAD.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Displays Symptoms