The nurse is employed in a pediatric mental health clinic. Which statement, made by the client, is an indication of a clinical effect of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors?
A) "I have gained 25 lb in the last year."
B) "I feel that I am so sleepy all of the time."
C) "No one cares about me. I just want to die."
D) "I have a difficult time concentrating."
C
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In the pediatric client, clinical evidence has stated an ominous link between SSRI use and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. Some side effects of medication use include nausea, weight loss, insomnia, nervousness, tremor, and headache.
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