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A nurse is assessing a postpartum client who is exhibiting tearfulness, insomnia, lack of appetite and a feeling of let down.
Which of the following conditions are associated with these manifestations?
sertraline is compatible with breastfeeding and does not pose a significant risk to the infant.
The client should take sertraline at bedtime to prevent insomnia, which is a common adverse effect of this medication.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs.
sertraline may take several weeks to show improvement in the client’s mood. The nurse should advise the client to continue taking the medication as prescribed and report any adverse effects or suicidal thoughts.
weight gain is a possible adverse effect of sertraline, but it is not a reason to stop taking the medication abruptly.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor their weight and report any significant changes to the provider. Abrupt discontinuation of sertraline can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability.
The correct answer is choice B. The client should take sertraline at bedtime to prevent insomnia, which is a common adverse effect of this medication.
Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of drugs.
Choice A is wrong because sertraline is compatible with breastfeeding and does not pose a significant risk to the infant.
Choice C is wrong because sertraline may take several weeks to show improvement in the client’s mood. The nurse should advise the client to continue taking the medication as prescribed and report any adverse effects or suicidal thoughts.
Choice D is wrong because weight gain is a possible adverse effect of sertraline, but it is not a reason to stop taking the medication abruptly.
The nurse should instruct the client to monitor their weight and report any significant changes to the provider. Abrupt discontinuation of sertraline can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and irritability.