(SOLVED) .which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an idosyncratic reaction

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A nurse is collecting data fron a client who received diphenhydramine for insomia.which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an idosyncratic reaction

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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It can make us drowsy. This drug commonly use in short-term sleep problems including when a cough or itching can keep us awake at night

Even though This drug will be encouraged by many physicians. It is not safe because it has some idiosyncratic reactions such as,

Abnormal heart rhythm

Visual and auditory hallucination

Episodes of seizure

OTHER COMMON SIDE EFFECTS INCLUDE,

MOUTH DRYNESS

excessive drowsiness

Vertigo and dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

Loss of appetites

Low bowel movements

Excitement

Nervousness