A patient with acute angle glaucoma and a fractured femur that is scheduled for surgery is prescribed the preoperative medications morphine 10 mg intramuscularly (IM),and atropine 0.4 mg IM.Which action should the nurse take?

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Atropine is contraindicated for patients with acute angle glaucoma.It can cause blindness if given so the physician must be notified.A.There is no reason to hold the morphine.C.Giving the medications could cause blindness in the patient.D.The morphine is not being given for pain but rather for preoperative preparation.

A Patient with Acute Angle Glaucoma and a Fractured Femur