A client admitted with exacerbation of asthma reports using ipratropium (Atrovent)up to 24 inhalations each day.Which assessment findings indicate the client is experiencing anticholinergic syndrome?
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Anticholinergic syndrome is characterized by symptoms such as photophobia, difficulty swallowing, agitation, and blurred vision due to the inhibition of the parasympathetic nervous system. Excessive salivation is not a symptom of anticholinergic syndrome; rather, dry mouth is more common.

A Client Admitted with Exacerbation of Asthma Reports Using Ipratropium