The Nurse Notes That Artane Has Been Ordered as a Preoperative

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that Artane has been ordered as a preoperative medication for the client. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?

• A) Administer the medication; this is an expected preoperative medication for the client.
• B) Administer the drug cautiously; anaphylaxis can occur quickly with this drug.
• C) Call the physician to question the order based on the client's allergy history.
• D) Call the physician to question the order; this is not a usual preoperation medication.

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