A child is prescribed trazodone. Which of the following would the nurse be least likely to include in the plan of care related to this drug?
A) Monitoring blood pressure for orthostatic hypotension
B) Assessing the child for sedation and drowsiness
C) Administering the drug with a snack
D) Monitoring for tardive dyskinesia
D
Feedback:
Trazodone does not cause tardive dyskinesia; antipsychotics do. It can cause orthostatic hypotension, sedation, and drowsiness. It should be given after meals or with snacks to minimize gastrointestinal upset.
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