The patient receives trihexyphenidyl (Artane) for Parkinson's disease. Which assessment data will the nurse report to the physician?
1. Dry mouth
2. Anorexia
3. Hypertension
4. Urinary retention
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Urinary retention is a serious side effect that must be reported to the physician. Dry mouth is a common side effect of trihexyphenidyl (Artane) that does not need reporting. Hypertension is not a side effect of trihexyphenidyl (Artane). Anorexia is not a side effect of trihexyphenidyl (Artane).
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