ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam B Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for duloxetine for depression. Which of the following findings should the nurse monitor for as an adverse effect?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Dry mouth. Duloxetine is an antidepressant that is known to cause dry mouth as an adverse effect due to its anticholinergic properties. The nurse should monitor for this side effect as it can lead to oral health issues and discomfort for the client. Weight loss (
A) is not a common side effect of duloxetine and is more often associated with other antidepressants. Hypotension (
B) and tachycardia (
C) are less likely to be caused by duloxetine and are not commonly reported adverse effects.
Therefore, the nurse should not primarily monitor for these findings.
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