Which of the following would the nurse include in the teaching plan as an adverse reaction for a client receiving antihelminthic therapy? Select all that apply
A) Hypotension
B) Drowsiness
C) Abdominal pain
D) Hypoglycemia
E) Nausea
Ans: B, C, E
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Antihelminthics cause several generalized adverse reactions that the client should be advised of, including drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and cramps, and diarrhea.
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