NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions Medical Surgical Nursing Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is prescribed for a client with Graves' disease. The nurse should teach the client to immediately report which of the following?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Propylthiouracil (PTU) can cause agranulocytosis, a serious condition involving a low white blood cell count, which may present as a sore throat or fever. This requires immediate reporting. The other symptoms are not typically associated with PTU side effects.
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