An 80-year-old woman is brought to the clinic by her daughte…

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An 80-yeаr-оld wоmаn is brоught to the clinic by her dаughter due to increasing confusion, dry mouth, and difficulty urinating over the past 3 days. She has also experienced new-onset constipation and blurry vision.• Medical History: Hypertension, overactive bladder, insomnia• Medications:   Amitriptyline 25 mg nightly (for neuropathic pain)   Oxybutynin 5 mg BID (for overactive bladder)   Diphenhydramine 50 mg nightly (for sleep)• Physical Exam:   BP: 128/76 mmHg, HR: 94 bpm   Pupils: Dilated and sluggish reaction to light   Mucous membranes: Dry   Bladder: Palpable, distendedWhich of the following is suspected as the underlying cause of this patient’s clinical presentation?

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