The Nurse Is Performing an Assessment on a Client Who

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing an assessment on a client who has been taking a tricyclic antidepressant for several weeks.Which common adverse effect of tricyclic antidepressants is most likely to occur?

• A)Dry mouth
• B)Bradycardia
• C)Sedation
• D)Orthostatic hypotension

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