When observing a patient receiving tricyclic antidepressant therapy, ________________would bring attention to the nurse that the patient was undergoing anticholinergic effects
A.
Urine retention and changes in blood glucose
B.
Respiratory depression
C.
Delirium
D.
Cardiac arrhythmias
ANS: A
Anticholinergic effects include hypotension, lethargy, weight gain, urine retention, blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, and changes in blood glucose.
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