A nurse is preparing to administer an antidepressant to an elderly patient. The nurse understands that compared to younger adults, elderly patients typically require:

  • Higher doses due to increased metabolism.
  • Lower doses due to slower metabolism and increased sensitivity.
  • The same dose regardless of age.
  • A different class of antidepressant.
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