A client is being treated with an ergot alkaloid medication. Which observation would cause the nurse to contact the primary healthcare provider?
a. Hypertension
b. Itching
c. Jugular vein distention
d. Seizure activity
ANS: D
Signs of ergot toxicity (ergotism) include pain in arms, legs, and lower back; numbness; cold hands and feet; muscular weakness; diarrhea; hallucinations; seizures; and blood hypercoagulability.
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