When assessing a patient who is to receive a decongestant, the nurse will recognize that a potential contraindication to this drug would be which condition?

a. Glaucoma
b. Fever
c. Peptic Ulcer Disease
d. Allergic Rhinitis


Ans: a. Glaucoma

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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