Mrs. Ward, 58 years old, has a long history of depression and has taken tranylcypromine sulfate (Parnate) for several years. Last
month, her medication was changed to paroxetine HCl (Paxil). She arrives for her counselling session stating that she does not feel well, has a headache and nausea. Mrs. Ward is observed to be tremulous and diaphoretic. She then reveals that she has been taking both drugs for the past 3 weeks. What should the psychiatric and mental health nurse do first?
A. Advise her to stop taking both drugs and visit physician
B. Notify physician of symptoms
C. Call 911 and arrange for EMS
D. Assess VS