The client who becomes flushed and also may experience excitement and urinary retention following administration of anticholinergic preanesthetic medications is probably experiencing:
a. an allergic reaction to the drug.
b. a normal reaction to anticholinergics.
c. a reaction that will cause the postponement of the procedure.
d. malignant hyperthermia.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This does not represent an allergic reaction.
B Correct: These manifestations are normal responses to anticholinergic medications.
C Incorrect: These are normal manifestations.
D Incorrect: These are not manifestations of malignant hyperthermia.
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