A client taking a muscle relaxant is experiencing side effects from the medication. Which client symptoms are side effects of muscle relaxants? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Epistaxis
2. Drowsiness
3. Dry mouth
4. Ataxia
5. Diarrhea
Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Epistaxis is incorrect because it is not a side effect of muscle relaxants.
Rationale 2: Side effects of muscle relaxants include dry mouth, ataxia, and drowsiness.
Rationale 3: Side effects of muscle relaxants include dry mouth, ataxia, and drowsiness.
Rationale 4: Side effects of muscle relaxants include dry mouth, ataxia, and drowsiness.
Rationale 5: Diarrhea is incorrect because it is not a side effect of muscle relaxants.
Global Rationale: Side effects of muscle relaxants include dry mouth, ataxia, and drowsiness. Epistaxis and diarrhea are incorrect because they are not side effects of muscle relaxants.
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