A daughter brings her parent, who has Alzheimer's disease, to the clinic. The client has been taking a cholinesterase inhibitor medication for 1 month. When assessing the client, the nurse would be alert for the possibility of which side effect?

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The most frequent side effects from cholinesterase inhibitors include gastrointestinal distress, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other side effects include constipation, ataxia, insomnia, and skin rashes. Mild headache, muscle tics, and blurred vision are not side effects of cholinesterase inhibitors.

A Daughter Brings Her Parent, Who Has Alzheimer's Disease, to the Clinic