The nurse is completing an admission assessment on a client being admitted to a medical unit diagnosed with pneumonia. The client’s list of home medications includes Lasix, a loop diuretic; Metamucil,...

The nurse is completing an admission assessment on a client being admitted to a medical unit diagnosed with pneumonia. The client’s list of home medications includes Lasix, a loop diuretic; Metamucil, a bulk laxative; and Reminyl, a cholinesterase inhibitor. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

1. Make sure the client has a room near the nursing station.

2. Check the client’s white blood cell count and potassium level.

3. Have the unlicensed assistant get ice chips for the client to suck on.

4. Determine the client’s usual bowel elimination pattern.