ATI RN
RN Comprehensive Online Practice 2019 B with NGN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for clonidine. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following findings is an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Dry mouth. Clonidine is known to cause xerostomia (dry mouth) as a common adverse effect due to its anticholinergic properties. This occurs because clonidine decreases saliva production. Diarrhea (
A) is not a common side effect of clonidine. Photophobia (
C) is sensitivity to light and is not typically associated with clonidine use. Bruising (
D) is not a common adverse effect of clonidine either. In summary, dry mouth is the correct adverse effect of clonidine while the other options are not commonly associated with this medication.
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