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Average Score: 91%
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The nurse administering a dose of scopolamine to a preoperative client should monitor the client for which common side effect of the medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Scopolamine is an anticholinergic medication that causes the frequent side effects of dry mouth, urinary retention, decreased sweating, and dilation of the pupils. Each of the incorrect options is the opposite of a side effect of this medication.