The nurse is teaching the kindergarten teacher about a 5-year-old who will be starting school and has cerebral palsy. She has a continuous Baclofen pump. The nurse informs the teacher of possible side effects of this drug, including:
1. Diarrhea.
2. Hypotonia.
3. Restlessness.
4. Hypertonia.
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Rationale:
1. Continuous Baclofen infusion does not cause diarrhea.
2. Hypotonia is possible if the child is getting too much Baclofen.
3. Restlessness is not seen with Baclofen; rather, these children can be drowsy and sleepy.
4. Hypertonia is not seen as a side effect of Baclofen infusion.
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