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evelyn o bentley · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

A new staff nurse has set a personal goal of gaining greater autonomy over practice. The component of autonomy that the nurse will need to focus on is: (Select all that apply.)

a. valuing reciprocal interactions.
b. participating in decision making.
c. exercising control over nursing tasks.
d. assuming responsibility for personal actions.
e. identifying the ethical components of practice.

Question 2

Which side effect is due to the antihistaminic effects of antidepressants?

a. blurred vision
b. dizziness
c. galactorrhea
d. weight gain

Chocorrol77 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B, C
Autonomy has two interrelated components: (1) control over nursing tasks, which means having the opportunity for independent thought and action, having use of time, skills, and ability, having authority and responsibility for implementing goals related to quality of care, and being able to initiate changes, and (2) participation in decision making regarding quality standards, one's job context, and institutional policies.

Answer to Question 2

D
Weight gain is a side effect that is caused by the antihistaminic effects of antidepressants. Other antihistaminic effects include sedation and interaction with other drugs that result in central nervous system depression. Blurred vision is caused by the anticholinergic effects of antidepressants, while dizziness is caused by the alpha-adrenergic effects of antidepressants.