Before administering an antidepressant to a client, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply
A) Vital signs
B) Presence of suicidal ideation
C) Complete medical history
D) Weight
E) Mental status
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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The nurse's preadministration assessment for a client receiving an antidepressant should include vital signs, presence of suicidal ideation, complete medical history, weight, and mental status.
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