Which Statement Provides the Best Rationale for Closely Monitoring a Severely

Multiple Choice

Which statement provides the best rationale for closely monitoring a severely depressed patient during antidepressant medication therapy?

A) As depression lifts, physical energy becomes available to carry out suicide.
B) Patients who previously had suicidal thoughts need to discuss their feelings.
C) For most patients, antidepressant medication results in increased suicidal thinking.
D) Suicide is an impulsive act. Antidepressant medication does not alter impulsivity.