A patient diagnosed with diabetes, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and angina reports to the nurse that she is taking an aloe juice drink to treat constipation
When assessing this patient for adverse interactions, the nurse will prioritize
a. pulse rate.
b. blood pressure.
c. lung sounds.
d. blood glucose monitoring.
ANS: D
Blood glucose would be the priority because when aloe is taken orally, it may have hypoglycemic effects.
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