Multiple Choice
An antipsychotic medication is prescribed for a 72-year-old patient with a psychiatric disorder.It is most critical for the nurse to obtain information about which preexisting condition by asking what assessment question?
A) "Are you being treated for cataracts?"
B) "Have you ever been diagnosed with heart disease?"
C) "Do you have diabetes mellitus?
D) "Are you being treated for chronic bronchitis?"
Correct Answer:

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