Which assessment finding would contraindicate the use of atropine in a client scheduled for general anesthesia?
A) Detached retina
B) Cerebrovascular accident
C) Cataracts
D) Glaucoma
D
Feedback:
Cholinergic blockers (such as atropine) are often used preoperatively to dry up secretions. Use of these drugs results in dilation of pupils, which increases IOP. Clients with glaucoma should avoid use of atropine in an effort to maintain normal range of IOP. Detached retina, CVA, and cataracts are insignificant in the use of cholinergic blockers.
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