Author Question: A patient is prescribed an anticholinergic drug. What discharge instructions should the nurse ... (Read 92 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A patient is prescribed an anticholinergic drug. What discharge instructions should the nurse provide? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Wear sunglasses in bright light.
2. Limit fluid intake.
3. Increase fiber intake.
4. Avoid hot showers.
5. Avoid milk and dairy products.

Question 2

In order to explain the importance of hydration, the nurse shows this diagram to a group of high school athletes. The nurse would indicate that which fluid component holds fluid composing 40 of total body weight?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D

courtney_bruh · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,3,4
Rationale 1: Anticholinergic drugs may cause photosensitivity.
Rationale 2: Fluids should be increased.
Rationale 3: Use of anticholinergics increases risk for constipation. Fiber intake should be increased.
Rationale 4: Use of anticholinergics reduces ability of patients to sweat and self-regulate temperature. Hot environments, including hot showers and baths, should be avoided.
Rationale 5: There is no reason to avoid dairy products.

Global Rationale: Anticholinergic drugs may cause photosensitivity. Use of anticholinergics reduces ability of patients to sweat and self-regulate temperature. Hot environments, including hot showers and baths, should be avoided. Use of anticholinergics increases risk for constipation. Fiber and fluid intake should be increased. There is no reason to avoid dairy products.

Answer to Question 2

3

Rationale: The cells make up the intracellular fluid compartment, which holds fluid equal to 40 of body weight.