The nurse is teaching a class to clients who have recently ...

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The nurse is teaching a class to clients who have recently undergone transplant surgery and are taking immunosuppressant drugs. The nurse evaluates that learning has occurred when the clients make which statements?
 
  1. We must immediately report hair loss to the physician.
  2. We must wear a protective mask when going out in public.
  3. We must avoid exposure to individuals who have infections.
  4. We must practice reliable contraception.
  5. We must avoid eating raw fruits and vegetables.

Question 2

The client receives cyclosporine (Neoral). The nurse completes medication education and evaluates that learning has occurred when the client makes which statement?
 
  1. I must check my blood pressure; it can run low with this medication.
  2. I cannot have grapefruit while I am on this medication.
  3. Mealtimes will have no effect on when I take this medication.
  4. I might have an increased urine output with this medication.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Hair loss may indicate significant immunosuppression and should be reported.
Rationale 2: It is not necessary to wear a mask in public.
Rationale 3: Avoiding exposure to individuals who have infections is a necessary precaution when a client takes immunosuppressant drugs.
Rationale 4: Practicing reliable contraception is a necessary precaution when a client takes immunosuppressant drugs.
Rationale 5: The client should avoid raw fruits and vegetables that can harbor infection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Cyclosporine (Neoral) can cause hypertension, not hypotension.
Rationale 2: Grapefruit increases blood levels of cyclosporine (Neoral), and should not be consumed by the client while taking cyclosporine (Neoral).
Rationale 3: Food decreases the absorption of cyclosporine (Neoral).
Rationale 4: Cyclosporine (Neoral) can decrease, not increase, urine output.

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