When caring for a hospitalized client prescribed paroxetine, the ...

[iveyjurea]

When caring for a hospitalized client prescribed paroxetine, the nurse should:
 
  a. provide assistance with ambulation.
  b. assign a nursing assistant to feed the client.
  c. closely monitor the client's urinary output.
  d. restrict use of opioids for pain management.

Question 2

The nurse recognizes which of the following as an extrapyramidal symptom(s)?
 
  a. photosensitivity c. tics
  b. rhythmic clonic muscle contractions d. pigmentary changes in the eye

[juwms]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: Antidepressants can cause drowsiness and orthostatic hypotension.
B Incorrect: Antidepressants do not affect the client's ability to self-feed.
C Incorrect: Antidepressants do not affect urinary output.
D Incorrect: If a client is experiencing moderate to severe pain, prescribed opioids should be administered.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C

Feedback
Correct b. and c. These are extrapyramidal symptoms.
Incorrect a. and d. These are not extrapyramidal symptoms.

[iveyjurea]

Excellent

[miss.ashley]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it