An elderly patient is taking an H1 blocker. The nurse is providing patient education. The nurse discusses the nonsedative effects of H1 blockers. Which statement made by the patient would indicate the need for further teaching?
a. "I may experience a little dizziness."
b. "I will experience relief of my allergies."
c. "Fatigue is an unexpected effect of this medication."
d. "I may have some urinary hesitancy."
C
Older patients are at risk for some fatigue; this statement indicates that the patient needs more teaching about the H1 blockers.
The elderly are especially sensitive to dizziness, incoordination, and confusional states; no further teaching is necessary.
The H1 blocker should provide relief of the allergy symptoms; no further teaching is required.
Urinary hesitancy is a possible side effect of antihistamines; no further teaching is needed.
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