The nurse is caring for the client newly placed on a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. When instructing the client on the action of the medication, which statement relating to the fluctuation of serotonin is correct?
A) Serotonin will be suppressed in the brain slowing the transmission of impulses.
B) Serotonin will remain within the brain enhancing chemical messages instead of being metabolized.
C) Serotonin production will be increased within the brain speeding transmission of impulses.
D) Serotonin activity will fluctuate according to the body's hormone release.
B
Feedback:
The nurse is most correct to identify that selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors block the reabsorption (reuptake) of the neurotransmitter serotonin in the brain. Keeping the serotonin within the brain helps brain cells send and receive chemical messages, which in turn boosts mood.
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