A patient diagnosed with diabetes,hypertension,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,and angina reports to the nurse that she is taking an aloe juice drink to treat constipation.When assessing this patient for adverse interactions,the nurse will prioritize:

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Blood glucose monitoring should be prioritized in this patient with diabetes, as aloe juice has been known to lower blood glucose levels and could potentially interact with the patient's diabetes medication. While monitoring blood pressure and lung sounds are also important in patients with hypertension and COPD, respectively, they are not as urgent in this situation as monitoring the patient's blood glucose level. Pulse rate is not as relevant in this case as the patient's angina is likely managed with medication rather than a heart rate control strategy.

A Patient Diagnosed with Diabetes,hypertension,chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,and Angina Reports