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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for sertraline to treat depression. For which of the following findings should the nurse instruct the client to monitor and report immediately as indicating serotonin syndrome?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Excessive sweating. Serotonin syndrome is a serious condition caused by excessive serotonin levels in the body. Excessive sweating is a key symptom of serotonin syndrome, indicating autonomic instability. This can lead to a potentially life-threatening situation if not promptly addressed. Dry mouth (
A), constipation (
B), and insomnia (
C) are common side effects of sertraline but are not indicative of serotonin syndrome. It is crucial to educate the client to monitor and report excessive sweating to prevent the progression of serotonin syndrome.

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