Which of the following would the nurse assess before administering ambenonium to a client? Select all that apply
A) Palpation of the bladder
B) Palpation of the thyroid
C) Evidence of muscle weakness
D) Signs of difficulty breathing
E) Drooping of eyelids
Ans: C, D, E
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Ambenonium is used to treat myasthenia gravis. The nurse's preadministration assessment should include assessment for signs of muscle weakness, such as drooling, inability to chew and swallow, drooping eyelids, inability to perform repetitive movements, difficulty breathing, and extreme fatigue.
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