Before administering an antihistamine to a client, which of the following would the nurse include in the preadministration assessment? Select all that apply
A) Asking about symptoms
B) Checking visual acuity
C) Asking about prescription medications
D) Auscultating bowel sounds
E) Auscultating heart sounds
Ans: A, C
Feedback:
The preadministration assessment for clients receiving antihistamines depends on the reason for use but should at the least include asking about symptoms of the involved areas and asking about prescription medications the client is taking.
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