A Client Has Received a Dose of Atropine in the Preoperative

question 19

Multiple Choice

A client has received a dose of atropine in the preoperative area.On the way to the operating room, the client complains of a sudden feeling of warmth.The client's skin is flushed, warm, and dry.The nurse's actions should include:

• A)Notifying the surgeon of the client's vital signs.
• B)Assessing the vital signs and advising the OR that surgery must be delayed for one hour.
• C)Assessing the client's mental status and vital signs.If normal, document finding and proceed to operating room.
• D)Explaining the side effects of atropine to the client.

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