A Patient Given Atropine (Atropine Sulfate)intravenously as a One-Time Dose

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient given atropine (atropine sulfate) intravenously as a one-time dose for bradycardia now reports a very dry mouth.What is your best response?

• A) Notify the prescriber immediately.
• B) Document the report as the only action.
• C) Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug response.
• D) Offer the patient the opportunity to brush his or her teeth and rinse the mouth.

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