The nurse is caring for a patient with acute angle glaucoma and a fractured femur who is scheduled for surgery. The nurse reviews the preoperative medications, which are morphine 10 mg intramuscularly (IM), and atropine 0.4 mg IM
Which of these actions would be appropriate for the nurse to take?
a. Collect data on patient's pain.
b. Contact the physician.
c. Hold the morphine.
d. Give medications as ordered.
ANS: B
Atropine is contraindicated for patients with acute angle glaucoma. It can cause blindness if given so the physician must be notified.
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