ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology 2023 retake 1 Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who has a new prescription for nitrofurantoin to treat a urinary tract infection. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Nitrofurantoin can cause serious adverse effects like Stevens-Johnson syndrome, which is a severe skin reaction. This syndrome presents with flu-like symptoms, followed by a painful rash that can lead to skin peeling and blistering. It is important for the nurse to monitor the client for any signs of skin rash, especially if it is accompanied by mucous membrane involvement. Tinnitus (choice
A) and abdominal cramping (choice
B) are not commonly associated with nitrofurantoin. Insomnia (choice
D) is also not a common adverse effect of this medication.
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