The physician orders dicyclomine (Bentyl), an anticholinergic drug, for a patient. What is the nurse's priority assessment prior to administering this drug?
1. Does the patient have light sensitivity?
2. Is the patient able to urinate?
3. Does the patient have a history of alcoholism?
4. Is the patient dizzy upon standing?
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Rationale 1: Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient with light sensitivity.
Rationale 2: Anticholinergic drugs can cause or increase urinary hesitancy or retention.
Rationale 3: Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient with a history of alcoholism.
Rationale 4: Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient who is dizzy.
Global Rationale: Anticholinergic drugs can cause or increase urinary hesitancy or retention. Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient with light sensitivity. Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient with a history of alcoholism. Anticholinergic drugs are not contraindicated in a patient who is dizzy.
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