A 16-year-old girl who attempted suicide is placed on a protocol of tricyclic antidepressants. The nurse cautions the parents that during the first few weeks of therapy, their daughter may:
a. sleep 12 to 14 hours a day.
b. become anorexic.
c. attempt suicide again.
d. experience crying episodes.
C
As tricyclics decrease the depression, energy returns and suicidal attempts may occur.
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