A nurse withholds a cholinergic blocking drug prescribed for an older adult client based on which assessment finding? Select all that apply
A) Excitement
B) Mental confusion
C) Urinary retention
D) Drowsiness
E) Agitation
Ans: A, B, C, D, E
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A nurse should withhold a cholinergic blocking drug from an older adult client who is excited, agitated, mentally confused, drowsy, or experiencing urinary retention or other adverse effects.
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