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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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