A client has been taking varenicline (Chantix) for smoking cessation. Which observations should the nurse identify as potential adverse effects of this medication? (Select all that apply.)
1. Joint pain
2. Body rash
3. Depression
4. Inability to sleep
5. Increased hunger
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5
1. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include joint pain.
2. Body rash is not an adverse effect of this medication.
3. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include depression and possibly suicidal thinking if the patient is depressed.
4. Adverse effects of varenicline (Chantix) include sleep disturbance.
5. Increased hunger is not an adverse effect of this medication.
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