A patient diagnosed with depressive disorder begins selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant therapy. The nurse should provide information to the patient and family about

A) restricting sodium intake to 1 gram daily.
B) minimizing exposure to bright sunlight.
C) reporting increased suicidal thoughts.
D) maintaining a tyramine-free diet.

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

A class of drugs typically used in the treatment of depression and anxiety by increasing the levels of serotonin in the brain.

Tyramine-Free Diet

A dietary restriction that eliminates foods containing tyramine, a naturally occurring compound, to prevent adverse reactions, especially in patients taking certain types of antidepressants.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, which can range from abstract thoughts about suicide to detailed planning.