Question

An older client complains of confusion, dry mouth, and constipation. The client was treated for rhinitis a week ago and is taking chlorpheniramine. Which information provided by the nurse would be beneficial to the client?

Answer 1

The answer would be: These are common side effects of chlorpheniramine.

The symptoms that appear on the patient is the side effect of chlorpheniramine, which is an antihistamine drug. Hydroxyzine also an antihistamine so it wouldn't reduce the symptoms.
Since the side effect is not dangerous, the drug doesn't need to be stopped or changed immediately.