Which assessment findings does the nurse expect in a client who received a medication that is a muscarinic antagonist?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Dilated pupils
2. Increased heart rate
3. Hypoactive bowel sounds
4. Deep rapid respirations
5. Excessive salivation
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Dilated pupils are an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
Rationale 2: Increased heart rate is an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
Rationale 3: Hypoactive bowel sounds are an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
Rationale 4: Deep rapid respirations are an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
Rationale 5: Excessive salivation is not an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
Global Rationale: Dilated pupils, increased heart rate, hypoactive bowel sounds, and deep respirations are all expected responses from a muscarinic antagonist. Excessive salivation is not an expected response from a muscarinic antagonist.
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