When administering a sympathomimetic drug to a client, the nurse would expect the client to exhibit:
a. bronchiole constriction. c. mydriasis.
b. increased gastrointestinal motility. d. bradycardia.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.
B Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.
C Correct: The nurse would anticipate dilation of the client's pupils.
D Incorrect: The nurse would not anticipate this parasympathetic response.
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