ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who has cancer and a prescription for methotrexate PO. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when the client reports bleeding gums?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A. Checking the client's current platelet count is crucial when the client reports bleeding gums due to the potential side effect of methotrexate, which can cause thrombocytopenia. This step helps the nurse assess if the bleeding gums are related to a decrease in platelets.
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B: Explaining the bleeding gums as an expected adverse effect is not appropriate without ruling out other causes like thrombocytopenia.
C: Instructing the client to use an electric toothbrush does not address the underlying issue of potential thrombocytopenia.
D: Having the client see a dentist is not the priority when the bleeding gums could be due to a decrease in platelets.
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