The client is prescribed phenelzine (Nardil).The client tells the nurse that they consumed two glasses of Chianti wine at lunchtime.What is the nurse's priority action?

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Phenelzine (Nardil) is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) that can interact dangerously with tyramine-rich foods and certain beverages, including Chianti wine, potentially causing a hypertensive crisis. The nurse's priority is to assess the client's blood pressure to monitor for this serious adverse effect.

The Client Is Prescribed Phenelzine (Nardil)