The nurse is teaching the kindergarten teacher about a 5-year-old with cerebral palsy who will be starting school. The child has a continuous Baclofen pump
The nurse informs the teacher of possible side effects of this drug, including which of the following? 1. Diarrhea
2. Hypotonia
3. Restlessness
4. Hypertonia
2. Hypotonia
Rationale:
Hypotonia is possible if the child is getting too much Baclofen. Continuous Baclofen infusion does not cause diarrhea. Restlessness is not seen with Baclofen; rather, these children can be drowsy and sleepy. Hypertonia is not seen as a side effect of Baclofen infusion.
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