Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 957 of 2368
Which client who has just started an antidepressant should the nurse monitor MOST closely for new suicidal thoughts?
- A 45-year-old client
- A 58-year-old client
- A 19-year-old client
- A 66-year-old client
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Correct answer: A 19-year-old client
Some people have suicidal ideation or a desire to self-harm when they first begin antidepressants, and people under 25 are at particular risk.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Conditions: Antidepressants. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026