A child is receiving a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Which laboratory value should the nurse include in the plan of care as needing to monitor?
1. Glucose
2. Sodium
3. Potassium
4. Red blood cell count
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Explanation:
1. The glucose value is a laboratory test for checking diabetes. A nucleoside transcriptase inhibitor does not affect glucose values.
2. Sodium is an electrolyte. A nucleoside transcriptase inhibitor does not affect sodium values.
3. Potassium is an electrolyte. A nucleoside transcriptase inhibitor does not affect potassium values.
4. A nucleoside transcriptase inhibitor causes bone marrow suppression with resulting anemia. Red blood cell counts are monitored at least monthly for changes.
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