A nurse is assigned to care for a client with biliary colic in a health care facility
The nurse reviews the client's medical record and determines that the client should not receive this drug because the client has a history of which of the following?
A) Hepatic disease
B) Benign prostatic hypertrophy
C) Myocardial infarction
D) Urinary retention
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should know that the use of atropine is contraindicated in clients with myocardial infarction. Other contraindications include myasthenia gravis, tachyarrhythmia, and congestive heart failure (unless bradycardia is present). Hepatic disease, benign prostatic hypertrophy, and urinary retention are conditions requiring cautious administration and are not contraindications for use.
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