The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a patient who is taking clonidine (Catapres). What would be most important for the nurse to include when teaching about adverse effects?
A) Pupil constriction
B) Strange dreams
C) Increased urine output
D) Increased appetite
B
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Central nervous system effects from clonidine therapy include feelings of anxiety, restlessness, depression, fatigue, strange dreams, and personality changes. However, bad dreams would be the most upsetting and stressful effect for the patient. Pupil dilation, decreased urine output, and anorexia are all adverse effects of clonidine.
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