A nurse has administered dopamine to a client taking phenytoin (Dilantin) for a seizure disorder. The nurse would closely monitor the client for which adverse reaction? Select all that apply
A) Hypotension
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Bradycardia
D) Tachypnea
E) Seizures
Ans: A, C, E
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When dopamine is administered to a client taking phenytoin, there is an increased risk of seizures, hypotension, and bradycardia.
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