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armygirl

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The client has been ordered treatment with nitrofurantoin. She complains to the nurse of experiencing brownish, discolored urine. The nurse recognizes that this symptom indicates a(n) _____ the medication.
 
  a. expected side effect of
  b. adverse reaction to
  c. life-threatening reaction to
  d. anaphylactic reaction to

Question 2

The client has been ordered treatment with Aralen. The nurse expect to see decreased _____ in the client.
 
  a. serum glucose
  b. potassium
  c. hemoglobin and hematocrit
  d. calcium



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janieazgirl

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Brownish urine is a side effect of this medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The client who is being treated with Aralen will experience a decrease in his hemoglobin and hematocrit.





 

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