The client has been prescribed Doxylamine (Unisom) for treatment of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. What aspect of the client's history will cause the nurse to contact the primary health care provider?
a. Arthritis
b. Depression
c. Asthma
d. Hyperglycemia
ANS: C
Doxylamine (Unisom) is contraindicated when for the client who has a history of acute asthma.
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