The nurse working in a preoperative admitting unit administers an anticholinergic medication to a patient before surgery.What is the purpose of this drug in the preoperative setting?
A) Control the heart rate
B) Relax the patient
C) Reduce urinary frequency
D) Reduce oral and gastrointestinal secretions
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