A patient with ventricular arrhythmias is receiving lidocaine (Xylocaine). For which of the fol-lowing adverse effects should the health care provider periodically assess the client?
a. Drowsiness, confusion, and stinging at the injection site
b. Nystagmus, ataxia, and slurred speech
c. Dry mouth, blurred vision, and urinary retention
d. Lightheadedness, dizziness, and nausea
ANS: A
The most common adverse effects of lidocaine are drowsiness, confusion, and stinging at the in-jection site.
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