A nurse is conducting discharge teaching with a client being discharged on clonidine (Catapres). The nurse would instruct the client about which of the following as a possible adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Dry mouth
B) Bradycardia
C) Sedation
D) Anorexia
E) Tachypnea
Ans: A, C, D
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Adverse reactions associated with the use of centrally acting antiadrenergic drugs like clonidine (Catapres) include dry mouth, drowsiness, sedation, anorexia, rash, malaise, and weakness.
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