A client taking baclofen (Lioresal) for muscle spasms due to a spinal cord injury five years ago was hospitalized with pyelonephritis two days ago.The client is receiving ciprofloxin IV for the infection, Pyridium for the bladder discomfort, and Lortab p.r.n.for pain.None of the medications taken at home were prescribed.The nurse should monitor for which of the following?
A) Monitor for urine output.
B) Monitor for contractures of the hands and feet.
C) Monitor for irritable tendon reflexes and scissoring movement of the lower
Extremities.
D) Monitor for fever and seizures, or hallucinations.
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