A client on a prescribed medication for a skin disorder visits the clinic complaining of a skin rash. Which of the following would explain the client's condition?
A) Drug allergy
B) Hormone change
C) Suntan
D) Heat stroke
A
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The nurse suspects a drug allergy whenever a client has a skin rash. Hormone change, suntan, and heat stroke do not cause skin rash.
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