The nurse explains to a client with chronic pulmonary disease that refraining from taking anticholinergic drugs is important for which of the following reasons?

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Anticholinergic drugs inhibit the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that mediates many physiological processes, including the secretion of mucus in the bronchi. Therefore, by inhibiting acetylcholine, anticholinergic drugs decrease bronchial secretions. This can be detrimental to clients with chronic pulmonary disease, as it can worsen breathing difficulties and exacerbate symptoms. Therefore, it is important for clients with chronic pulmonary disease to refrain from taking anticholinergic drugs, unless otherwise directed by their healthcare provider.

The Nurse Explains to a Client with Chronic Pulmonary Disease