The client that would be a poor candidate for treatment with an atropine-like drug is the client who has:
a. parkinsonism.
b. a peptic ulcer.
c. cirrhosis.
d. glaucoma.
ANS: D
Atropine may cause pupillary dilation, which increases intraocular pressure.
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