Which Side Effect Is Highest Priority for the Nurse to Assess

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which side effect is highest priority for the nurse to assess for when diphenhydramine is administered to a patient also taking antipsychotic medication?

• A) Increased pychosis
• B) Cognitive impairment
• C) Respiratory depression
• D) Impaired memory

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Definitions:

Physical Examination

A thorough assessment of a patient's body by a healthcare professional for signs of disease or abnormality.

Jaundice

A yellowing of the skin and eyes resulting from high levels of bilirubin in the blood, often indicating liver problems.

Drooping Eyelid

A condition, known medically as ptosis, where one or both eyelids fall to a lower position than normal.

Ptosis

A condition characterized by the drooping or falling of the upper eyelid.