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
ANS: B
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