The nurse notes that a client with glaucoma has been ordered an anticholinergic medication. What is the highest priority action on the part of the nurse?
a. Administer the medication; this is appropriate for this client.
b. Check the client's allergy history since it can cause anaphylaxis.
c. Call the pharmacist; the drug interacts with many other medications.
d. Call the physician; this is an inappropriate drug for this client.
ANS: D
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