A client has been diagnosed with depression. They also have a history of alcohol use disorder. They have been sober now for 4 months, but at their last physical examination, the health care provider noted right-upper-quadrant tenderness and elevated liver enzyme levels. The provider has prescribed sertraline to treat the client’s depression. Which factor would need to be considered prior to administering this medication? The client should have monthly evaluation of liver function to monitor the disease progression. The client should not take any medications because of their liver dystunction. They should have an ultrasound of the liver to check for disease. The medication should be started at a lower dose due to liver dystunction, and the client should be monitored for side effects.
[Solved]: A client has been diagnosed with depression
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