Mr. Black, who is 93 years old, is admitted to the emergency department with severe dizziness and confusion. Until 2 days ago, he was alert, oriented, and able to ambulate to the dining hall for meals.

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Mr. Black, who is 93 years old, is admitted to the emergency department with severe dizziness and confusion. Until 2 days

ago, he was alert, oriented, and able to ambulate to the dining hall for meals. He was prescribed promethazine (Phenergan) 12.5 mg for frequent episodes of nausea and vomiting 5 days ago. Mr. Black's daughter informs you that her father's urine
is now red to pink in color. The patient continues to experience
nausea with vomiting.
1. What additional priority assessments are needed at this
time?
2. Which side effects of this drugs must you monitor for?
3. What priority teaching will you do with Mr. Black's
daughter?
4. What actions are key to providing care for Mr. Black?