The nurse notes that Artane has been ordered as a preoperative medication for the client. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Administer the medication; this is an expected preoperative medication for the client.
b. Administer the drug cautiously; anaphylaxis can occur quickly with this drug.
c. Call the physician to question the order based on the client's allergy history.
d. Call the physician to question the order; this is not a usual preoperation medication.
ANS: D
Atropine is typically given as part of a preoperative regimen, but not Artane.
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