A client is receiving titrated doses of mecamylamine (Inversine). Which assessment findings indicate this client is experiencing adverse effects from this medication?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Orthostatic hypotension
2. Nausea
3. Dry mouth
4. Facial flushing
5. Body rash
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: Orthostatic hypotension is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 2: Nausea is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Dry mouth is an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Facial flushing is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 5: Body rash is not an adverse effect of this medication.
Global Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension, nausea, and dry mouth are all adverse effects of this medication. Facial flushing and a body rash are not adverse effects of this medication.
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