A 72-year-old man has a new prescription for
an anticholinergic drug. He is an active man and enjoys outdoor activities, such as golfing and doing his own yard work. What will the nurse emphasize to him during the teaching session about his drug therapy?
a. Drowsiness may interfere with his outdoor activities.
b. Increased salivation may occur during exercise and outside activities.
c. Fluid volume deficits may occur as a result of an increased incidence of diarrhea.
d. He will need to take measures to reduce the occurrence of heat stroke during his activities.
ANS: D
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