Because of the systemic effects of anticholinergic drugs, the nurse understands that older adults using these drugs are susceptible to what?
A) Heat stroke
B) Diarrhea
C) Urinary frequency
D) Hypotension
A
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Because older patients are more susceptible to heat intolerance owing to decreased body fluid and decreased sweating, extreme caution should be used when an anticholinergic drug is given that reduces sweating still further and can result in heat stroke. Older adults are not more susceptible to diarrhea, urinary frequency, and hypotension.
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