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The Client Is Being Treated with a Large Dose of an Anticholinergic

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The client is being treated with a large dose of an anticholinergic medication. She complains of feeling disoriented. What should be the nurse's highest priority action based on the client's complaint?


A) Call the pharmacist; the dose of the medication may be incorrect.
B) Call the physician; the medication is causing an adverse reaction.
C) Call the pharmacist; the medication may be reaching a toxic level.
D) Call the physician; the medication is causing an expected side effect.

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