Why may a client with major depression be at increased suicide risk shortly after starting an antidepressant?

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B. Energy may improve before mood and hopelessness fully improve — Early in treatment, energy may return before mood and hopelessness significantly improve, increasing the client's ability to act on suicidal thoughts.

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A. Appetite always disappears permanently

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C. The medication cures depression instantly

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D. Sleep usually becomes excessive on the first day