Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 75%
Simulated
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is to start therapy with fluoxetine. Which of the following is an expected outcome for this client?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Improved mood is an expected outcome of fluoxetine therapy, an SSRI antidepressant that balances brain chemicals affecting mood. A, B, and C are not primary effects of fluoxetine, which targets depression, not seizures, tremors, or hallucinations.