Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is talking with a client who has a new prescription for an ipratropium inhaler to treat exercise-induced bronchospasm. Which of the following client statements should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C because the client stating they are allergic to atropine is crucial information for the provider prescribing ipratropium, which is chemically related to atropine. Reporting this to the provider is important to prevent a potential serious allergic reaction. Choice A is incorrect because ipratropium inhaler is not known to worsen high blood pressure. Choice B is incorrect as using albuterol as needed is a common practice. Choice D is unrelated to the ipratropium inhaler prescription.