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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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Answer:

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.

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