A Patient Diagnosed with Depression Confidently Tells the Nurse, "I've

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with depression confidently tells the nurse, "I've been supplementing my paroxetine with St. John's wort. It has helped a great deal." What is the nurse's priority action?

A) Assess changes in the patient's level of depression.
B) Remind the patient to use a secondary form of birth control.
C) Educate the patient about the risks of selective serotonin syndrome.
D) Suggest adding valerian to the treatment regimen to further improve results.