A client is prescribed an antidiarrheal medication. The nurse should instruct the client to monitor for which of the following adverse effects?

A) Correct. Antidiarrheal medications can cause constipation as an adverse effect.These medications slow down the movement of the gastrointestinal tract, which can lead to a delay in bowel movements and the potential for constipation.
B) Incorrect. Urinary retention is not a common adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications. Instead, urinary retention is associated with medications such as anticholinergics or opioids.
C ) Incorrect. Hypertension is not a typical adverse effect of antidiarrheal medications.
D) Incorrect. Diuresis, which refers to increased urine production, is not associated with antidiarrheal medications. Diuresis is more commonly associated with diuretic medications.

A) Correct. When a client is receiving a bowel cleansing agent, such as a laxative or oral sodium phosphate solution, monitoring electrolyte levels is crucial. These medications can cause electrolyte imbalances, especially hypokalemia, hyponatremia, and dehydration. The nurse should closely monitor the client's electrolyte levels and intervene appropriately to prevent complications.

B) Incorrect. Respiratory rate monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.

C) Incorrect. Urine output monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to bowel cleansing agents.

D) Incorrect. Blood glucose level monitoring is not directly affected by bowel cleansing agents and does not require prioritization in this scenario.