A Patient with Diabetes Develops Ventricular Tachycardia and Is in the Hospital

A patient with diabetes develops ventricular tachycardia and is in the hospital for evaluation of this condition. The nurse reviews the history and learns that the patient takes mexiletine (Mexitil) for pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. What does the nurse do?

A) Discuss common side effects associated with taking mexiletine with cardiac agents.
B) Understand that this drug will help with both peripheral neuropathy and dysrhythmias.
C) Notify the provider to request that another drug be used for peripheral neuropathy pain.
D) Request an order for renal function and hepatic function tests.