A nurse caring for a client taking amitriptyline for depression should monitor the client for which of the following adverse events? Select all that apply
A) Sedation
B) Diarrhea
C) Incontinence
D) Dry mouth
E) Photosensitivity
Ans: A, D, E
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The use of tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline can cause the following side effects: sedation, dry mouth, visual disturbances, urinary retention, constipation, and photosensitivity.
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