When caring for a client being treated with allopurinol, the ...

[amal]

When caring for a client being treated with allopurinol, the nurse notes the client has developed a skin rash. The nurse should:
 
  a. continue to monitor and document the rash site.
  b. notify the health care provider promptly.
  c. apply hydrocortisone topical cream to the rash.
  d. increase the client's intravenous fluid rate.

Question 2

The nurse knows the client needs further teaching regarding a low purine diet when the client makes which of the following statements?
 
  a. I can have red wine with my meals. c. I will avoid red meats.
  b. I will not eat salmon or sardines. d. I can drink milk with my meals.

[Heffejeff]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: Although appropriate actions, these are not the priority interventions.
B Correct: A skin rash developing on a client taking allopurinol should be reported immediately to the health care provider, because of the risk of a severe hypersensitivity response.
C Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
D Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Correct: The client should not drink alcohol, which is a purine-rich beverage.
B Incorrect: This is an appropriate client response.
C Incorrect: This is an appropriate client response.
D Incorrect: This is an appropriate client response.

[amal]

Excellent

[ghepp]

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