When monitoring a patient for the most common side effect of oral first-generation antihistamines, the nurse would assess
a. heart rate and rhythm.
b. alertness.
c. respiratory rate.
d. bowel sounds.
ANS: B
The most common complaint of patients about antihistamines is sedation, therefore the nurse should assess the patient's alertness.
Because the most common effect is sedation, the nurse should focus the assessment on the neurologic system.
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