The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a group of clients. One of the medications is atropine, an anticholinergic drug. This drug is contraindicated in which client?

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Atropine is contraindicated in clients with glaucoma because it increases intraocular pressure, which can worsen the condition. It is not contraindicated in clients with hyperthyroidism, hiatal hernia, or lung cancer.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Medications to a Group