Which outcome assessment is essential to monitor for the client taking diphenoxylate (Lomotil)?

a. Increase in bowel sounds
b. Increase in number of bowel movements
c. Decrease in gastric motility
d. Decrease in urination


Answer: c. Decrease in gastric motility

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