The patient receives dantrolene (Dantrium). A consulting physician orders hydroxyzine (Vistaril) for the patient and he begins taking it. What will the best assessment by the nurse reveal?
1. Confusion
2. Hypertension
3. Respiratory depression
4. Delirium
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Dantrolene (Dantrium) and hydroxyzine (Vistaril) are both central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and the patient needs to be assessed for respiratory depression. Hypertension would not result from the use of these two medications. Confusion would not result from the use of these two medications. Delirium would not result from the use of these two medications.
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