A nurse is assigned to care for a 53-year-old client who is to receive glycopyrrolate as a preanesthetic drug. The nurse reviews the client's history for which of the following that would contraindicate the use of this drug?
A) Diabetes
B) Hypotension
C) Respiratory problems
D) Myocardial ischemia
Ans: D
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The nurse should confirm that the 53-year-old client does not have myocardial ischemia to ensure that the use of glycopyrrolate is not contraindicated. The other conditions that contraindicate the drug's use include prostatic hypertrophy and glaucoma. Diabetes, hypotension, or respiratory problems are not contraindications for the use of glycopyrrolate.
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