A nurse is preparing to administer a centrally acting adrenergic blocker to a group of clients. The nurse would be especially cautious when administering the drug to which client?
A) Client with diabetes
B) Client with chronic bronchitis
C) Client with renal function impairment
D) Client with impaired hepatic function
Ans: C
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The nurse should administer centrally acting adrenergic blockers cautiously to clients with renal function impairment. The a/b-adrenergic blocking drugs should be used cautiously in clients with diabetes, chronic bronchitis, and impaired hepatic function.
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