A client is being given 0.6 mg atropine (an anticholinergic) IM preoperatively and asks the nurse what the medication is for. The nurse explains the medication will prevent:
A)
anxiety.
B)
nausea.
C)
aspiration.
D)
pain.
C
Explanation:
A)
Atropine, an anticholinergic, reduces oral and respiratory secretions in order to reduce risk of aspiration. Analgesics and benzodiazepines are given to decrease anxiety and pain. Antiemetics are given help to reduce nausea.
Application
Intervention
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
B)
Atropine, an anticholinergic, reduces oral and respiratory secretions in order to reduce risk of aspiration. Analgesics and benzodiazepines are given to decrease anxiety and pain. Antiemetics are given help to reduce nausea.
Application
Intervention
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
C)
Atropine, an anticholinergic, reduces oral and respiratory secretions in order to reduce risk of aspiration. Analgesics and benzodiazepines are given to decrease anxiety and pain. Antiemetics are given help to reduce nausea.
Application
Intervention
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
D)
Atropine, an anticholinergic, reduces oral and respiratory secretions in order to reduce risk of aspiration. Analgesics and benzodiazepines are given to decrease anxiety and pain. Antiemetics are given help to reduce nausea.
Application
Intervention
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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