The nurse understands the need for cautious administration of the prescribed entacapone to a client with which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Hypotension
B) Renal dysfunction
C) Hepatic dysfunction
D) Diabetes
E) Hypertension
Ans: A, B, C, E
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The nurse should cautiously administer entacapone (Comtan) to clients with hypotension, hypertension, and decreased hepatic or renal function.
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