The nurse is discharging a client diagnosed with general anxiety disorder (GAD).The client is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).Which statement made by the client would indicate to the nurse a need for further education?

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A) SSRIs are generally started at low doses and then increased as their effectiveness becomes apparent; therefore this statement made by the client is inaccurate and does indicate a lack of understanding and the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not require further teaching.
B) SSRIs are generally started at low doses and then increased as their effectiveness becomes apparent; therefore this statement made by the client is inaccurate and does indicate a lack of understanding and the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not require further teaching.
C) SSRIs are generally started at low doses and then increased as their effectiveness becomes apparent; therefore this statement made by the client is inaccurate and does indicate a lack of understanding and the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not require further teaching.
D) SSRIs are generally started at low doses and then increased as their effectiveness becomes apparent; therefore this statement made by the client is inaccurate and does indicate a lack of understanding and the need for further teaching. The other statements are accurate so do not require further teaching.

The Nurse Is Discharging a Client Diagnosed with General Anxiety