An Older Patient Is Started on Amitriptyline to Control Depression

question 2

Multiple Choice

An older patient is started on amitriptyline to control depression.The nurse knows to monitor for (Select all that apply)

• A) impaired psychomotor function.
• B) irregular heart rate.
• C) polyuria.
• D) pulmonary edema.

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