A client with hepatitis C is being treated with ribavirin (Copegus). What nursing action takes priority?
a. Educating the client on ways to remain complaint with the drug regimen
b. Teaching the client that transient muscle aching is a common side effect
c. Ensuring that the client returns to the clinic each week for follow-up care
d. Showing the client how to take and record a radial pulse for 1 minute
A
Treatment with ribavirin takes up to 48 weeks, making compliance a serious issue. The nurse should work with the client on a strategy to remain compliant for this length of time. The other actions are not warranted.
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