A patient is prescribed metoclopramide for the treatment of gastroparesis. Which of the following is a primary effect of metoclopramide?

A. While resting heart rate and blood pressure are important for overall cardiovascular health, they do not specifically assess the effectiveness of atorvastatin in lowering lipid levels.

B. Reviewing laboratory blood work results, particularly lipid panels, is essential to determine the therapeutic effect of atorvastatin, as it directly measures changes in cholesterol levels (such as LDL and total cholesterol).

C. Assessing exercise tolerance and activities of daily living can provide insight into overall health and well-being but does not specifically evaluate the impact of atorvastatin on lipid levels.

D. A focused cardiac assessment is beneficial for understanding cardiovascular health but is not specific for measuring the effectiveness of lipid-lowering therapy with atorvastatin.

A. Auscultating bowel sounds is important because anticholinergic agents can decrease gastrointestinal motility, leading to reduced bowel sounds and potential constipation.

B. Monitoring urine output is crucial as anticholinergics can cause urinary retention, and assessing output helps identify any adverse effects on bladder function.

C. Monitoring heart rate is necessary since anticholinergic agents can cause tachycardia as a side effect, making it important to assess the client’s cardiovascular status.

D. Administering an antidiarrheal agent is not typically indicated, as anticholinergic agents often cause constipation rather than diarrhea.

E. Assessing deep tendon reflexes is not directly relevant to the effects of anticholinergic medications and is not typically prioritized in this context.