Best NCLEX-PN Practice Questions Practice Question
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride (Thorazine) is prescribed for a young adult with schizophrenia. For three days, the chlorpromazine (Thorazine) is to be administered intramuscularly. Before administering chlorpromazine (Thorazine) intramuscularly to the client, the nurse should make which of these assessments?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Chlorpromazine can cause orthostatic hypotension, so checking blood pressure before intramuscular administration ensures safety.
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