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dalyningkenk

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The older adult is at risk of urinary retention when taking anticholinergic drugs. This can lead to fluid overload.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The nurse understands that dilation of the pupil to permit more light to enter the eye is stimulated by the:
 
  a. sympathetic nervous system. c. central nervous system.
  b. parasympathetic nervous system. d. cholinergic nervous system.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: F

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Correct Urinary retention secondary to anticholinergic effects do not lead to fluid overload.
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Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: This is a response to sympathetic stimulation.
B Incorrect: This system causes pupil constriction.
C Incorrect: The CNS is not part of the autonomic nervous system.
D Incorrect: This is the same as the parasympathetic nervous system.





 

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