Ati lpn med surg exam
Ati lpn med surg exam ( 53 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is taking benztropine to treat Parkinson's disease. The nurse should instruct the client to report which of the following findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
Benztropine is an anticholinergic agent, which reduces salivation rather than causing excessive salivation.
Diarrhea is not a typical side effect of benztropine; constipation is more likely due to its anticholinergic properties.
Difficulty voiding is an anticholinergic adverse effect of benztropine, as it can cause urinary retention. The client should report this symptom immediately to prevent complications.
Slow pulse is not a common adverse effect of benztropine; it may actually increase heart rate due to its anticholinergic effects.
A. Benztropine is an anticholinergic agent, which reduces salivation rather than causing excessive salivation.
B. Diarrhea is not a typical side effect of benztropine; constipation is more likely due to its anticholinergic properties.
C. Difficulty voiding is an anticholinergic adverse effect of benztropine, as it can cause urinary retention. The client should report this symptom immediately to prevent complications.
D. Slow pulse is not a common adverse effect of benztropine; it may actually increase heart rate due to its anticholinergic effects.