A 46-year-old client with irritable bowel syndrome is started on dicyclomine. What pertinent medical history does the nurse need to know prior to instructing the client?
a. A history of glaucoma
b. A history of iron deficiency anemia
c. A history of hypoglycemia
d. A history of amenorrhea
a. A history of glaucoma
FEEDBACK:
a. A history of glaucoma would be a contraindication due to the anticholinergic effects.
b. A history of iron deficiency would not be a contraindication. .
c. A history of hypoglycemia would not be a contraindication. .
d. A history of amenorrhea would not be a contraindication. .
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