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Sorry guys! NCLEX QUESTION OF THE DAY ANSWER & RATIONALE: The client in the preoperative holding area has been given a dose of scopolamine. The nurse monitors the client for which side effect of the medication? 1. Dry mouth 2. Diaphoresis 3. Excessive urination 4. PUpillary constriction Answer: Dry Mouth Rationale: Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medication that can be used preoperatively. It causes frequent side effects, such as dry mouth, urinary retention, decreased sweating, and dilation of the pupils.
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 12:58:27 +0000

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