While Monitoring a Depressed Patient Who Has Just Started SSRI

question 4

Multiple Choice

While monitoring a depressed patient who has just started SSRI antidepressant therapy, the nurse will observe for which problem during the early time frame of this therapy?

• A) Hypertensive crisis
• B) Self-injury or suicidal tendencies
• C) Extrapyramidal symptoms
• D) Loss of appetite

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