The nurse identifies which most common serious adverse effect of TCA therapy?
A. Excitation
B. Orthostatic hypotension
C. Skin rash
D. Sexual dysfunction
Answer: B. Orthostatic hypotension
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When a breastfeeding mother complains that her breasts are leaking milk, the nurse could offer which effective intervention?
1. Decrease the number of minutes the newborn is at the breast per feeding. 2. Decrease the mother's fluid intake. 3. Place absorbent pads in the bra. 4. Administer oxytocin.
The nurse is changing a patient's stump dressing. The nurse understands that proper technique must be used for the above-the-knee amputation. Which technique should the nurse use for this dressing change?
1. figure-eight bandage 2. compression bandaging technique 3. splinting 4. bivalving
Your client has a fractured hip as a result of a fall. What nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?
1. Impaired physical mobility 2. Acute pain 3. Activity intolerance 4. Risk for injury