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A Patient with Severe Depression and Suicidal Ideation Has Not

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A patient with severe depression and suicidal ideation has not improved after trials with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants.Which treatment option can a nurse expect the health care provider will now consider?


A) Light therapy
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Electroconvulsive therapy
D) Antipsychotic medication

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