The nurse is caring for a client receiving darunavir (Prezista). The nurse would observe for adverse effects of
1. nausea.
2. constipation.
3. dizziness.
4. increased urinary output.
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Rationale 1: Nausea is a common adverse effect of darunavir (Prezista) and similar protease inhibitors.
Rationale 2: Diarrhea, not constipation, is a common adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 3: Dizziness is not a common adverse effect of this medication.
Rationale 4: Increased urinary output is not an adverse effect.
Global Rationale: Nausea is a common adverse effect of darunavir (Prezista) and similar protease inhibitors. Diarrhea, not constipation, is a common adverse effect of this medication. Dizziness is not a common adverse effect of this medication. Increased urinary output is not an adverse effect.
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