The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenously (IV). What will a priority assessment by the nurse include?
1. Assessing the patient's urinary output
2. Assessing the patient's blood glucose
3. Assessing the patient's breath sounds
4. Assessing the patient's intravenous (IV) site
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenous (IV) solution has a high pH and is very irritating to tissue. The nurse should assess for infiltration of the intravenous (IV) site. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's blood glucose. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's breath sounds. Dantrolene (Dantrium) does not affect the patient's urinary output.
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