An older client has recently moved to a nursing home. The client has trouble concentrating and socially isolates. A physician believes the client would benefit from medication therapy. Which medication should the nurse expect the physician to prescribe?

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Sertraline (Zoloft) is an antidepressant that can help with symptoms of depression, such as trouble concentrating and social isolation, which are common in older adults adjusting to a new environment like a nursing home.

An Older Client Has Recently Moved to a Nursing Home