A client with AIDS is taking an antiretroviral medication. The client complains of nausea, fever, severe diarrhea, and anorexia.
Which of the following medications would the nurse determine to be most effective to relieve the anorexia, as well as to stimulate the client's appetite? 1. Megestrol (Megace)
2. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
3. Zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
4. Abacavir (Ziagen)
Question 2
An elderly client prescribed eye drops as treatment for glaucoma calls the clinic and tells the nurse that the eye color is changing. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. This is unusual; please come in for an evaluation..
2. This is an expected side effect of the medication..
3. Are you sure that your eyes have changed color?
4. What do you mean that your eyes have changed color?