Multiple Choice
Thioridazine (Mellaril) is prescribed for a 72-year-old patient with a psychiatric disorder. It is most critical for the nurse to obtain information about preexisting:
A) cataracts.
B) heart disease.
C) diabetes mellitus.
D) chronic bronchitis.
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