- The medication will immediately cure depression.
- It may take several weeks for the full therapeutic effect, and monitoring for worsening mood or suicidal ideation (especially initially) is crucial.
- Side effects are immediate and severe.
- Discontinue if no improvement in 2 days.
184. A 16-year-old adolescent with depression is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). What critical situational nursing education is paramount regarding the onset of action?
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