The nurse is preparing to begin administration of apomorphine to a patient. Before administering, the nurse will perform a baseline assessment of the patient's (Select all that apply.)
a. mobility.
b. orientation.
c. intellectual ability.
d. alertness.
e. vital signs.
ANS: A, B, D, E
Premedication assessment prior to apomorphine therapy should include baseline vital signs, patient's degree of mobility, alertness, and orientation to name, place, and time. It is not necessary to assess intellectual ability prior to apomorphine therapy.
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