A client was recently admitted to the inpatient unit after a suicide attempt and is prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Which sign or symptom would the nurse include in the teaching session about serotonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome is a potentially life-threatening condition that can occur when there is an excess of serotonin in the body. Myoclonus, or muscle twitching, is one of the common signs of serotonin syndrome. Constipation, hypothermia, and impotence are not typical signs of serotonin syndrome.

A Client Was Recently Admitted to the Inpatient Unit After