The nurse prepares to administer benztropine (Cogentin) to the patient. The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which assessment finding?
1. A respiratory rate of 14
2. A pulse of 112
3. Blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg
4. A temperature of 100.2°F
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Rationale 1: A respiratory rate of 14 is a normal finding.
Rationale 2: Benztropine (Cogentin) can cause tachycardia.
Rationale 3: Initial hypotension may occur, but this is uncommon.
Rationale 4: An elevated temperature is not related to benztropine (Cogentin).
Global Rationale: Benztropine (Cogentin) can cause tachycardia. Initial hypotension may occur, but this is uncommon. An elevated temperature is not related to benztropine (Cogentin). A respiratory rate of 14 is a normal finding.
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