Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
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 the effectiveness of sertraline, an antidepressant, as improvement in mood is a key therapeutic outcome. Weight gain (B) is not typically a desirable effect of sertraline. Blood pressure within the expected reference range (A) does not directly correlate with the medication's effectiveness. Swollen legs (D) are not a specific indicator of sertraline's efficacy. It is essential to focus on the primary therapeutic goal of mood improvement to determine the medication's effectiveness.