When providing education for a patient taking clonidine (Catapres), an alpha2 agonist, the nurse should inform the patient to anticipate which likely side effect?
a. Agitation
b. Restlessness
c. Dry mouth
d. Diaphoresis
ANS: C
All centrally acting alpha2 agonists can cause dry mouth and sedation.
Agitation, restlessness, and diaphoresis are not side effects of alpha2 agonists.
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