Robinul, an atropine-like medication, is given prior to ECT. Which of the following statements by the client would indicate that the medication is taking effect?
A) "I am feeling really calm and ready to fall asleep."
B) "My mouth feels so dry."
C) "I think I need to use the bathroom."
D) "I can feel my legs and feet tingling."
Ans: B
Robinul is administered prior to ECT to reduce oral secretions, and therefore the client's mouth would feel dry. Robinul would neither calm the client nor result in increased urination or tingling of legs/feet.
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