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A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for paroxetine. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Drowsiness. Paroxetine is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety disorders. Drowsiness is a common side effect of this medication due to its effects on serotonin levels in the brain. Clients should be advised to monitor for drowsiness, especially when starting the medication or with dosage changes. Peripheral edema (
A), alopecia (
B), and tinnitus (
C) are not commonly associated with paroxetine use. Peripheral edema is more commonly seen with calcium channel blockers, alopecia with chemotherapy, and tinnitus with aminoglycoside antibiotics.

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