The nurse instructs a client being started on a SSRI for possible side effects. The nurse explains that the most frequent side effects include:
A)
headaches, nausea, and insomnia.
B)
postural hypotension and diarrhea.
C)
cardiac arrhythmias and postural hypotension.
D)
urinary retention, dry mouth, and drowsiness.
A
Explanation:
A)
The most frequent side effects are headache, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia. The other options include side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants.
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B)
The most frequent side effects are headache, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia. The other options include side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants.
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C)
The most frequent side effects are headache, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia. The other options include side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants.
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D)
The most frequent side effects are headache, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, and insomnia. The other options include side effects associated with tricyclic antidepressants.
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