Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 91%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for fluoxetine. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Fluoxetine, an SSRI, commonly causes insomnia as a side effect. Appetite may decrease, concentration improves over time, and weight loss may occur, not gain.