Which of the following would cause the nurse to suspect that a patient taking Lexapro (escitalopram) may be developing serotonin syndrome? Select all that apply. A) Pulse = 122 bpm B) Patient reports seeing blue spiders on the wall. C) Patient's blood glucose = 93 g/dL. D) Patient complains of nausea and diarrhea. E) White blood cell count = 5,500 cell/mm³. F) Urinary output = 600 mL in 8 hr.

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Symptoms of serotonin syndrome include tachycardia (pulse > 100 bpm), hallucinations, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and diarrhea. Seeing visual hallucinations like blue spiders on the wall is a potential symptom of serotonin syndrome. Blood glucose, white blood cell count, and urinary output are not typically affected in serotonin syndrome.

Which of the Following Would Cause the Nurse to Suspect