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.)
1. Epistaxis
2. Drowsiness
3. Constipation
4. Sleepiness
5. Diarrhea
2, 4
Rationale 1:Epistaxis is incorrect because it is not a side effect of muscle relaxants.
Rationale 2: Side effects of muscle relaxants include sedation, which includesdrowsiness and sleepiness.
Rationale 3:Constipation is not a side effect of muscle relaxants.
Rationale 4:Side effects of muscle relaxants include sedation, which includes drowsiness and sleepiness.
Rationale 5:Diarrhea is incorrect because it is not a side effect of muscle relaxants.
Global Rationale: All of the centrally acting antispasmodics can cause sedation. Sedation includes drowsiness and sleepiness.
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