A client has been prescribed pyridostigmine for myasthenia gravis. The nurse would be alert for the development of which of the following?
A) Seizure disorder
B) Reduction of visual acuity
C) Abdominal discomfort
D) Cardiac arrhythmias
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should monitor for cardiac arrhythmias as a general adverse reaction in the client. Seizure disorder, reduction of visual acuity, and abdominal discomfort are not pyridostigmine-related adverse reactions. Reduction of visual acuity is related to topical ophthalmics. When the client is receiving bethanechol chloride for urinary retention, the nurse needs to examine for abdominal discomfort, which is an adverse reaction of bethanechol chloride and not pyridostigmine.
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