The nurse should include that the patient "Use gum or lozenges to decrease dry mouth caused by this drug."
Omitted options:
"Check your heart rate frequently to monitor for bradycardia."
b. "Drink extra fluids while you are taking this medication."
c. "Rise from a chair slowly to avoid dizziness when taking this drug."
d. "Use gum or lozenges to decrease dry mouth caused by this drug."
What are Anticholinergic medications?
Anticholinergic medication are a class of drug that treat a wide variety of conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bladder conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, and symptoms of Parkinson's disease etc, causing the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
It works by acting as a neurotransmitter acetylcholine in the central and peripheral nervous system.
Some side effects of this drug include
- constipation
- urinary retention
- dry mouth
- blurred vision
- cognitive impairment
Therefore The nurse should advice the patient to Use gum or lozenges to decrease dry mouth caused by this drug.
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