The nurse is preparing to administer atropine to a client before surgery. Which of the following symptoms should the nurse teach the client to expect?

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Anticholinergic medications decrease oral and respiratory secretions, so the client is taught that a dry mouth is an expected adverse effect. Weakness, forgetfulness, and dizziness are adverse effects associated with other preoperative medications such as opioids and benzodiazepines.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Atropine to a Client