RN Exam Practice
Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1743 of 2368

A client who takes atropine plans to work outdoors on a very hot day. Which teaching is most important?

  1. Take an extra dose of the drug before going outdoors to prevent sweating
  2. Wear tight, layered clothing outdoors to help reduce the sweating
  3. Avoid high environmental temperatures because heatstroke may occur
  4. Drink only warm fluids while outdoors to prevent getting chills
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Correct answer: Avoid high environmental temperatures because heatstroke may occur

Atropine is contraindicated in high environmental temperatures because it can cause heatstroke.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: MUSCARINIC ANTAGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026