The nurse working on an inpatient psychiatric unit is caring for a patient with depression and substance use disorder. The nurse administers the patient's medication as ordered
Which patient response will the nurse report immediately to the health care provider?
1. Increased appetite
2. Dry mouth
3. Drowsiness
4. Decreased level of consciousness
Answer: 4
Explanation: All side effects must be recorded and reported, but those that the nurse should report immediately include altered mental status (such as decreased level of consciousness or delirium), hypersensitivity responses, changes in gastrointestinal function, and changes in personality or behavior.
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