The Nurse Notes That a Client with Glaucoma Has Been

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that a client with glaucoma has been ordered an anticholinergic medication. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?

• A) Administer the medication; this is appropriate for this client.
• B) Check the client's allergy history since it can cause anaphylaxis.
• C) Call the pharmacist; the drug interacts with many other medications.
• D) Call the physician; this is an inappropriate drug for this client.

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