The nurse should monitor clients receiving dantrolene for hepatic adverse effects:
a. within days of initiating therapy.
b. 3-4 weeks after initiating therapy.
c. 3-12 months after initiating therapy.
d. after therapy has been discontinued.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These effects don't occur this early.
B Incorrect: These effects don't occur this early.
C Correct: This is the appropriate time frame to monitor clients receiving dantrolene.
D Incorrect: These effects don't occur after discontinuing the drug.
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