An 40 year old female is prescribed dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) for spasms related to progression of multiple sclerosis. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to include in this client's care plan?

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Dantrolene sodium (Dantrium) is known to cause liver toxicity, so monitoring liver function tests is the most important intervention for clients taking this medication. While sunscreen use is important for clients on certain medications, it is not directly related to dantrolene sodium. Assessing for pain and range of motion is important, but not the most crucial intervention for this client. Sedation is a possible side effect of dantrolene sodium, but liver toxicity is the most serious and potentially life-threatening side effect.

An 40 Year Old Female Is Prescribed Dantrolene Sodium (Dantrium)