A 38-year-old client is being prepared for extensive surgery under general anesthesia. The client has been prescribed atropine. For which side effect of the drug should the nurse watch and report immediately to the healthcare provider?
A) Urinary retention
B) Difficulty swallowing
C) Dryness of the mouth
D) Constipation
B
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If the client has difficulty swallowing, the nurse must immediately report it to the healthcare provider. Urinary retention, dryness of the mouth, and constipation are common side effects of atropine that do not require urgent notification of the care provider.
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