A patient receiving loperamide (Imodium) should be alerted by the nurse to what possible adverse effect?
A) Anxiety
B) Bradycardia
C) Fatigue
D) Urinary retention
C
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Patients should be aware that they should not drive or operate machinery while taking loperamide (Imodium) because it can cause fatigue. Anxiety, bradycardia, and urinary retention are not commonly associated with loperamide.
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