The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Aggressive Behavior

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with aggressive behavior. The health care provider has ordered a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) . The nurse is providing patient education related to the medication when the patient asks, "Why is this being prescribed for me? I'm not depressed." What is the nurse's best response? Select all that apply.

A) "SSRIs are sometimes used to minimize anxiety."
B) "SSRIs are sometimes used to minimize impulsivity."
C) "SSRIs are sometimes used to improve coping skills."
D) "SSRIs increase serotonin levels, decreasing aggression."
E) "SSRIs decrease serotonin levels, decreasing aggression."