The client receives dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenously (IV). What will a priority assessment of the nurse include?

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The priority assessment of the nurse while the client receives dantrolene (Dantrium) intravenously would be to assess the client's intravenous (IV) site. Dantrolene (Dantrium) is a medication used to treat muscle spasms and its intravenous administration can cause irritation and tissue damage at the site of injection. Hence, the nurse should monitor the IV site closely for signs of swelling, redness, and pain. Assessing breath sounds, urinary output, and blood glucose levels are important aspects of client care, but they are not the priority in this situation.

The Client Receives Dantrolene (Dantrium) Intravenously (IV)