A nurse is caring for an older adult client who is prescribed an antianxiety agent parenterally. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to do?
A) Arrange for a blood transfusion.
B) Provide fiber-rich food.
C) Provide plenty of fluids.
D) Have resuscitative equipment ready.
Ans: D
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The nurse should have resuscitative equipment ready because older adult clients may experience apnea and cardiac arrest during the treatment. Providing fiber-rich food and plenty of fluids is appropriate to prevent constipation and is unrelated to the use of the parenteral route. The need for a blood transfusion would not arise during the treatment.
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