The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for a client prescribed an anticholinergic medication. What should be included in this teaching?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Report palpitations to the health care provider.
2. Report shortness of breath to the health care provider.
3. Expect to be dizzy with this medication.
4. Difficulty swallowing is an expected effect of this medication.
5. Fainting might occur.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to report palpitations to the health care provider.
Rationale 2: The client should be instructed to report shortness of breath to the health care provider.
Rationale 3: Dizziness should be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 4: Difficulty swallowing or dysphagia should be reported to the health care provider.
Rationale 5: Fainting or syncope should be reported to the health care provider.
Global Rationale: The client should be instructed to report palpitations and shortness of breath to the health care provider. Dizziness, dysphagia, and syncope are indicative of adverse reactions and are not expected. The nurse should tell the client to report these to the health care provider if they occurs.
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