The Physician Has Prescribed Phenylephrine (Neo -Synephrine) for an Elderly

question 5

Multiple Choice

The physician has prescribed phenylephrine (Neo -Synephrine) for an elderly client. What is an important nursing assessment prior to administration of this drug?

• A) a history of narrow angle glaucoma
• B) a history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
• C) a history of dizziness
• D) a history of diabetes mellitus, type I

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