A nurse is educating a patient who has been prescribed an MAOI for treatment-resistant depression. Which of the following side effects and precautions should the nurse emphasize during discharge teaching?

Rationale: A. Serotonin syndrome is more commonly associated with SSRIs, SNRIs, or combining serotonergic agents—not typically with MAOIs alone. B. MAOIs are not known to cause kidney damage or require salt and potassium restriction. C. MAOIs can cause a hypertensive crisis when taken with tyramine-rich foods (e.g., aged cheese, cured meats). This is a critical teaching point for patient safety. D. MAOIs are not typically associated with hypernatremia, and while weight changes can occur, increasing fluids is not a standard precaution.