A confused client has recently been prescribed sertraline (Zoloft).The client's spouse is taking paroxetine (Paxil).The client presents with restlessness,tachycardia,diaphoresis,and tremors.Which complication does the nurse suspect,and what could be its possible cause?

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The symptoms described suggest serotonin syndrome, which can occur when two or more serotonergic medications are taken together, such as two different SSRIs. It is important to monitor and educate clients and their families about the potential risks of taking multiple medications that affect serotonin levels.

A Confused Client Has Recently Been Prescribed Sertraline (Zoloft)