A patient receives a traditional low-potency antipsychotic medication. The nurse should assess closely for
a. urinary frequency.
b. urinary retention.
c. hypertension.
d. diarrhea.
B
Low-potency antipsychotics tend to cause anticholinergic side effects. Urinary retention and other anticholinergic effects are important findings for which the nurse should be alert. The other effects would not be expected.
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