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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See Nursing Implications for escitalopram.Assess for serotonin syndrome (mental changes [agitation,hallucinations,and coma],autonomic instability [tachycardia,labile blood pressure,and hyperthermia],neuromuscular aberrations [hyperreflexia and incoordination],and/or GI symptoms [nausea,vomiting,and diarrhea]),especially in patients taking other serotonergic drugs (SSRIs,SNRIs,or triptans).

Which of the Following Would Cause the Nurse to Suspect