An adult client diagnosed with insomnia asks the nurse about the side effects of over-the-counter medications that contain diphenhydramine. Select all side effects that are correct for the nurse to list
1. Urinary retention
2. Blurred vision
3. Dry mouth
4. Diarrhea
5. Rhinorrhea
ANS: 1, 2, 3
One side effect is constipation, so option 4 is incorrect. Nasal congestion can occur, so option 5 is incorrect. Options 1, 2, and 3 are some of the anticholinergic side effects.
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