The client receives zidovudine (Retrovir) for treatment of human ...

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The client receives zidovudine (Retrovir) for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The nurse would increase assessment surveillance for which adverse reactions from this treatment?
 
  1. The client complains of fatigue and generalized weakness.
  2. The client complains of new onset headache.
  3. Constipation
  4. Edema
  5. The client's liver is palpable on physical examination.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to discharge a client on an antiretroviral agent. Which of the following should the nurse include?
 
  1. Take your blood pressure daily.
  2. Weigh yourself daily.
  3. Take your pulse daily.
  4. Practice good handwashing.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale 1: Fatigue and weakness are experienced by many clients taking zidovudine.
Rationale 2: Headache will occur in the majority of clients taking this medication.
Rationale 3: Diarrhea is a more expected adverse reaction.
Rationale 4: Edema is not an expected adverse reaction.
Rationale 5: Hepatomegaly can occur and may require dosage adjustments or discontinuation of this drug.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Taking a blood pressure daily temperature is not necessary.
Rationale 2: Daily weight is not necessary.
Rationale 3: Taking the pulse is not necessary.
Rationale 4: Handwashing is a technique the client and family members can use to control infection.

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