An elderly client is brought to the clinic by his daughters. A prescription for a tricyclic is given to address the client's depression
When the nurse teaches the client and his daughters about the medication, the nurse should specifically address which of the following potential risks as a side effect of the medication? a. risk for falls
b. risk for aphasia
c. risk for anemia
d. risk for memory loss
A
The nurse should specifically address the client's risk for falls as a side effect of the medication. The client and family members should be taught measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of injury while maintaining mobility, especially when drug therapy is being initiated.
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