Author Question: When developing the teaching plan for a client receiving ethosuximide (Zarontin), the nurse would ... (Read 61 times)

Alainaaa8 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

When developing the teaching plan for a client receiving ethosuximide (Zarontin), the nurse would include instructions to notify the primary health care provider if which of the following occur? Select all that apply.

A) Ataxia
B) Blurred vision
C) Slurred speech
D) Joint pain
E) Bruising

Question 2

A nurse is preparing to administer phenytoin to a client. The nurse understands the need to administer this drug cautiously if the client has a history of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Hyperthyroidism
B) Hypotension
C) Diabetes
D) Asthma
E) Hepatic impairment

sabina576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
A nurse educating a client and family about ethosuximide (Zarontin) should tell them to notify the physician if skin rash, joint pain, unexplained fever, sore throat, unusual bleeding or bruising, drowsiness, blurred vision, or pregnancy occurs.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, E
Feedback:
Phenytoin (Dilantin) is used cautiously in clients with hypotension, severe myocardial insufficiency, and hepatic impairment.