Which side effect should the nurse include in the parent teaching for a child who is prescribed a baclofen pump for cerebral palsy?
1. Diarrhea
2. Hypertonia
3. Hypotonia
4. Restlessness
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Explanation:
1. Continuous baclofen infusion does not cause diarrhea.
2. Hypertonia is not seen as a side effect of baclofen infusion.
3. Hypotonia is possible if the child is getting too much baclofen.
4. Restlessness is not seen with baclofen; rather, these children can be drowsy and sleepy.
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