Ati nurs 113 med surg sensory neuro proctored exam
(PHARM) 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.
Explanation & Rationale
A. Difficulty voiding is an anticholinergic effect of benztropine and should be reported. Urinary retention is a known adverse effect and can lead to serious complications if unaddressed. B. A slow pulse (bradycardia) is not a common side effect of benztropine. C. Diarrhea is not typical; benztropine more commonly causes constipation due to its anticholinergic properties. D. Benztropine reduces salivation, so dry mouth is expected. Excessive salivation is not associated with this medication.
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