Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking sertraline (Zoloft) for 2 weeks. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the medication is effective?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: The client reports an increase in mood. This indicates that the sertraline is effective in treating the client's condition, as one of the primary goals of antidepressant medications like sertraline is to improve mood. A positive change in mood suggests that the medication is having the desired therapeutic effect.
Incorrect answers:
A: The client's blood pressure being within the expected range is not a direct indication of the effectiveness of sertraline.
B: The client reporting a recent allergy to nuts is unrelated to the effectiveness of sertraline.
D: The client's legs not being swollen is not a relevant indicator of sertraline effectiveness.
Incorrect answers:
A: The client's blood pressure being within the expected range is not a direct indication of the effectiveness of sertraline.
B: The client reporting a recent allergy to nuts is unrelated to the effectiveness of sertraline.
D: The client's legs not being swollen is not a relevant indicator of sertraline effectiveness.