The nurse should screen clients carefully for medical conditions involving which of the following prior to the administration of colchicine? Select all that apply
A) Gastrointestinal disorders
B) Pulmonary disorders
C) Cardiac disorders
D) Blood disorders
E) Central nervous system disorders
Ans: A, C, D
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Colchicine is contraindicated in clients with serious GI, renal, hepatic, or cardiac disorders and those with blood dyscrasias.
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