The nurse is teaching the kindergarten teacher about a five-year-old with cerebral palsy who will be starting school. The child has a continuous baclofen pump. The nurse informs the teacher of possible side effects of this drug, including:
1. Diarrhea.
2. Hypertonia.
3. Hypotonia.
4. Restlessness.
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Rationale 1: Continuous baclofen infusion does not cause diarrhea.
Rationale 2: Hypertonia is not seen as a side effect of baclofen infusion.
Rationale 3: Hypotonia is possible if the child is getting too much baclofen.
Rationale 4: Restlessness is not seen with baclofen; rather, these children can be drowsy and sleepy.
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