The nurse administers a medication that stimulates the muscarinic receptors. What types of manifestations will the nurse assess in this patient that indicate the drug is working?
A) Pupil dilation
B) Increased activity of bowel sounds
C) Increased heart rate
D) Muscle contractions
B
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Stimulation of muscarinic receptors increases gastrointestinal (GI) motility which would cause increased activity of bowel sounds. Other effects include pupil constriction, increased urinary bladder contraction, and a slowing of the heart rate. Stimulation of nicotinic receptors cause muscle contractions.
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