Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of prescribed pentamidine isethionate intravenously to a client. Before administering the dose, which safety measure should the nurse consider for this client?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Pentamidine isethionate is an antiinfective medication and can cause severe and sudden hypotension, even with administration of a single dose. The client should be lying down during administration of this medication. The blood pressure is monitored frequently during administration. Assigning to a private room, instituting respiratory precautions, or assisting to a semi-Fowler position are all unnecessary interventions.