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tth

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The client who is being treated with an anticholinergic medication should receive which instruction?
 
  a. Encourage the use of alcohol before bedtime for sleep disorders.
  b. Suggest hard candy, chewing gum, and oral hygiene for dry mouth.
  c. Instruct the client to report dizziness and a slow pulse rate immediately.
  d. Instruct the client to avoid lifting heavy objects.

Question 2

A nurse is teaching a client about bethanechol hydrochloride (Urecholine). The nurse informs the client that this drug warrants which precaution?
 
  a. Rising slowly from lying positions
  b. Counting pulse rate frequently to assess for bradycardia
  c. Avoiding diarrhea by eating binding foods
  d. Maintaining aspiration precautions because of excess saliva


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fwbard

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Dry mouth is a common side effect of the anticholinergics.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
This medication may lead to orthostatic hypotension and warrants careful position changes. Although bradycardia is a risk, it is not important to count pulse rate frequently.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

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