While Collecting a Health History for an Older Adult Patient,the

Multiple Choice

While collecting a health history for an older adult patient,the nurse learns that the patient had been prescribed Elavil 3 weeks ago and wants to stop taking it because "It didn't make me feel any better." What information does the nurse share with the patient?

A) Sudden withdrawal is likely to cause a hypertensive crisis.
B) Depression seldom improves without medication.
C) Realistically it will take longer for the patient to feel better.
D) In time,people adjust to the side effects.