An older adult is hospitalized for treatment of a mental health disorder and is prescribed clomipramine (Anafranil) .The nurse documents that the medication is having the desired effect when the patient:
A) begins sleeping 8 hours per night.
B) engages in fewer ritualistic behaviors.
C) reports fewer episodes of nervousness.
D) exhibits no delusionary thinking.
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