Which of the following should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)? Select all that apply
A) Lung auscultation
B) Mental status assessment
C) Height
D) Pulse
E) Skin integrity assessment
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, weight, skin integrity assessment, mental status assessment, and lung auscultation should be included in the nurse's preadministration assessment of a client about to receive ACTH.
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