The nurse in an ambulatory care center is teaching a client with a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) about the appropriate use of bupropion hydrochloride SR. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

a. "If I have a sudden change in my mood, I should call my physician immediately."

b. "If I have trouble swallowing the tablet, I can cut it in half."

c. "If I miss a dose, I should not double the next dose to catch up."

d. "It may take several weeks before I get better."

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Mariana Haney

15 April, 20:44

The nurse in an ambulatory care center is teaching a client with a diagnosis of persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) about the appropriate use of bupropion hydrochloride SR. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

a. "If I have a sudden change in my mood, I should call my physician immediately."

b. "If I have trouble swallowing the tablet, I can cut it in half."

c. "If I miss a dose, I should not double the next dose to catch up."

d. "It may take several weeks before I get better."

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Hana · Answer 1

This statement made by the client indicates a need of further teaching:

b. "If I have trouble swallowing the tablet, I can cut it in half."

Explanation:

The appropiate use of bupropion hydrochloride is to be swallod whole, because of the proper time the medication needs to take, so it won't affect the pacient. If the medcation is crashed or chewed, it can cause seizures or other damages. If crashed it can acelerate the absoption of the medication and cause damages.