A patient receiving metoclopramide is also taking an antidepressant. What should the nurse monitor for?

A. Improved sleep is an indication that fluoxetine is effectively alleviating depressive symptoms, as sleep disturbances are common in depression.

B. Decreased anxiety suggests that the medication is effective, as fluoxetine can help reduce both depressive and anxiety symptoms.

C. Reduced appetite is typically not a sign of effectiveness; it may indicate a side effect or worsening of depression rather than improvement.

D. Weight loss is also not a clear indicator of effectiveness; it may indicate adverse effects or worsening mental health symptoms rather than improvement in mood or behavior.

E. Interest in physical activity indicates improvement in mood and energy levels, which are positive signs of fluoxetine's effectiveness.

A. While metoclopramide may have some effect on gastric acid secretion, its primary role is not to reduce it.

B. Metoclopramide primarily enhances gastrointestinal motility, which helps to facilitate gastric emptying and is especially useful in treating conditions like gastroparesis.

C. Metoclopramide does not specifically relieve abdominal pain; it focuses more on motility and nausea.

D. Although metoclopramide does have antiemetic properties, it primarily acts as a dopamine receptor antagonist rather than directly inhibiting serotonin.