An 85-year-old patient is administered dimenhydrinate (Dramamine). Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
A) Encourage fluids with this patient.
B) Have the patient void after administration.
C) Maintain IV access.
D) Protect from injury.
D
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Dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) causes drowsiness, especially in older adults, and therefore should be used cautiously. The nurse should protect the patient from injury. The nurse should not force fluids. The patient will not require IV access unless fluid replacement is ordered.
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