For which of the following should the nurse be alert during the assessment of a client who is about to receive an anticholinergic drug for Parkinson's disease?

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Anticholinergic drugs can cause dilation of the pupils and increase intraocular pressure, which can worsen glaucoma symptoms. Therefore, the nurse should be watchful for any signs of glaucoma in clients who are about to receive anticholinergic drugs for Parkinson's disease. Insomnia, diarrhea, and drooling are not typically associated with anticholinergic drugs.

For Which of the Following Should the Nurse Be Alert