The nurse should assess closely which of the following clients taking disopyramide?
a. a young male c. a client with glaucoma
b. an 18-year-old female d. a client also taking digitalis
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: A young male does not require closer than normal monitoring.
B Incorrect: An 18-year-old female does not require closer than normal monitoring.
C Correct: Because of the anticholinergic adverse effects of disopyramide, the client with glaucoma should be closely monitored.
D Incorrect: This does not require special monitoring.
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