Patients receiving atropine should be encouraged to use frequent mouth rinses, gum, or candy to relieve:
A. bad breath
B. dry mouth
C. constipation
D. bleeding gums
b
Rationale: Patients receiving atropine should be encourage to use frequent mouth rinses, chew gum, or suck on candy to relieve dry mouth. Meticulous dental hygiene should be encouraged.
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