A patient will begin taking a urinary antimuscarinic medication. Which symptom should the patient report immediately?
a. Dry mouth
b. Fatigue
c. Increased heart rate
d. Urinary retention
ANS: D
Urinary retention should be reported to the provider. Dry mouth, fatigue, and increased heart rate are side effects, but they do not necessarily warrant reporting immediately. Urinary retention is more serious.
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