An adult patient diagnosed with insomnia is prescribed the antihistamine,diphenhydramine.Which side effects does the nurse educate the patient about? Select all that apply.

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Such drugs as Sominex and Unisom contain diphenhydramine,which is an antihistamine that has both sedative and anticholinergic effects (e.g.,dry mouth,blurred vision,constipation,nasal congestion,urinary retention)and prescribed for insomnia.Rhinorrhea and diarrhea are not side effects of the anticholinergics.

An Adult Patient Diagnosed with Insomnia Is Prescribed the Antihistamine,diphenhydramine