A nurse is caring for a patient admitted to the unit and receiving dantrolene (Dantrium) for spasticity. The nurse should particularly monitor the patient's
a. liver enzymes.
b. renal function tests.
c. complete blood count.
d. serum electrolytes.
ANS: A
Hepatotoxicity is a serious potential problem in a patient receiving dantrolene, and baseline liver enzymes should be obtained prior to dosing and periodically thereafter.
There is no indication that renal function tests, a complete blood cell count, or electrolytes should be monitored in a patient receiving dantrolene.
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