A client is being treated for depression that has occurred secondary to a chronic cardiopulmonary condition. Which antidepressant would the nurse anticipate being prescribed?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) such as fluoxetine and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) such as duloxetine or venlafaxine are used equally as the treatment for depression in the medically ill client population. SSRIs are increasingly popular in treating medically ill clients because their side effect profile is more tolerable within a wider therapeutic range. Trazodone is a serotonin 2 antagonist reuptake inhibitor. Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant.

A Client Is Being Treated for Depression That Has Occurred