The client takes St. John's wort for depression, but does not tell anyone about this. The psychiatrist prescribes an MAO inhibitor. What will the best assessment of the nurse reveal?

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The combination of St. John's wort and MAO inhibitors can lead to a dangerous increase in blood pressure, which is reflected in the blood pressure reading of 210/100 mm/Hg. This is a potentially life-threatening situation and requires immediate intervention. High serum potassium levels (choice C) and low serum glucose levels (choice D) are not directly related to this drug interaction. A very low blood pressure reading (choice A) may also be a concern, but it is not as immediately dangerous as a very high blood pressure reading.

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