A nurse is administering a cholinergic blocking drug preoperatively to a client. What intervention should the nurse perform after administering the drug to the client?
A) Provide cold milk to the client.
B) Raise the side rails of the bed.
C) Tell the client to lie completely flat in bed.
D) Provide frequent sips of water.
Ans: B
Feedback:
The nurse should raise the side rails of the client's bed after administration of the drug. The nurse need not provide cold milk or provide frequent sips of water as fluids cannot be given after administering the drug. The client needs to remain in bed, but he or she can assume a position of comfort. There is no need to lie completely flat.
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