A patient with severe diarrhea has been taking diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil) a synthetic opiate agonist, with subtherapeutic anticholinergic. The nurse would recognize which signs indicating that too much is being taken?
a. Increased bleeding, visual field obstruction, and hearing loss.
b. Weight loss, heat intolerance, abdominial distention, and tearing.
c. Slurred speech, bradycardia, and increased diarrhea.
d. Dry mouth, abdominal pain, tachycardia, and blurred vision.
Answer: d. Dry mouth, abdominal pain, tachycardia, and blurred vision.
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