A patient given atropine (atropine sulfate) intravenously as a one-time dose for bradycardia now reports a very dry mouth. What is your best response?
a. Notify the prescriber immediately.
b. Document the report as the only action.
c. Reassure the patient that this is a normal drug response.
d. Offer the patient the opportunity to brush his or her teeth and rinse the mouth.
ANS: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word