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Practice Question

The client has recently started antidepressant drug therapy. He approaches the nurse complaining of a headache, palpitations, and stiffness in the neck. What is the nurse's priority action?

Answer Choices:

Correct Answer:

Notify the physician immediately

Rationale:

🧨Headache, palpitations, and neck stiffness can signal serotonin syndrome, a potentially life-threatening emergency.

📞Immediate notification of the provider is critical to initiate appropriate medical intervention.

💊These symptoms are not typical side effects and must not be dismissed or delayed.

⛑Early intervention can prevent complications like seizures, fever, or even death.

📌Core Message

Serotonin syndrome must be ruled out with urgent evaluation when serious symptoms appear.

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