The client who is being treated with an anticholinergic medication should receive which instruction?
a. Encourage the use of alcohol before bedtime for sleep disorders.
b. Suggest hard candy, chewing gum, and oral hygiene for dry mouth.
c. Instruct the client to report dizziness and a slow pulse rate immediately.
d. Instruct the client to avoid lifting heavy objects.
ANS: B
Dry mouth is a common side effect of the anticholinergics.
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