The nurse is caring for a suicidal patient who has been treated effectively with antidepressant therapy. The patient verbalizes that he feels better. The nurse is alert that the patient is most at risk for which potential complication?
a. Increased risk of self-harm
b. Increased emotional fragility
c. Increased potential for weight gain
d. Increased activity intolerance
A
The risk of suicide is greater now that the patient has increased energy to plan and complete the suicide. Effective antidepressant therapy should not cause an increase in emotional fragility, weight gain, or activity intolerance.
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