A woman with a history of several suicide attempts by overdose is found to have recurrent major depression.Given this patient's history and diagnosis,which of the following antidepressant medications would the nurse expect to be ordered?

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are very safe in overdosage situations,which is not true of the other medications listed.Given this patient's history of overdosing,it is important that her medication be as safe as possible in case she takes an overdose of her prescribed medication.

A Woman with a History of Several Suicide Attempts by Overdose