Twenty Minutes After a Client Has Received a Preoperative Injection

question 27

Multiple Choice

Twenty minutes after a client has received a preoperative injection of atropine and midazolam (Versed) ,the client tells the nurse that he must be allergic to the medication because his mouth is dry and his heart seems to be beating faster than normal.What is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Document the findings.
• B) Assess the client's pulse and blood pressure.
• C) Administer diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
• D) Explain to the client that these symptoms are expected.

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