[Answered]: A 76-year-old client has been prescribed a…

A 76-year-old client has been prescribed a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) for the treatment of depression. The nurse performs a mental status assessment. Which additional assessment would the nurse identify as the priority during the initial days of the client’s drug therapy? Inspecting the client’s integument for signs of skin breakdown Monitoring for changes in the client’s nutritional status Evaluating the client’s blood work for fluid and electrolyte imbalances Regularly assessing the client’s vital signs