Which Statement Provides the Best Rationale for Closely Monitoring a Severely

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides the best rationale for closely monitoring a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?

• A) As depression lifts, physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide.
• B) Patients who previously had suicidal thoughts need to discuss their feelings.
• C) For most patients, antidepressant medication results in increased suicidal thinking.
• D) Suicide is an impulsive act. Antidepressant medication does not alter impulsivity.

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