The nurse prepares to administer benztropine to the patient with Parkinson's Disease. The nurse holds the dose and notifies the physician based on which assessment finding?

A. A respiratory rate of 14 A respiratory rate of 14 is within the normal range and is not typically a reason to hold benztropine. Respiratory depression is not a common side effect of this medication. B. A pulse of 102 A pulse rate of 102 is also within the normal range, and changes in heart rate are generally not a prominent side effect of benztropine. This finding alone is not a typical reason to hold the medication. C. Blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg This is the correct choice. Anticholinergic medications, like benztropine, can cause side effects such as a decrease in blood pressure. A blood pressure of 88/60 mmHg may be a concern, and the nurse should hold the dose and notify the physician. D. A temperature of 100.2°F An elevated temperature of 100.2°F is not a direct contraindication to benztropine administration. Fever is not a typical side effect of this medication, so an increased temperature alone is not a reason to hold the dose.