When teaching a client about antiviral therapy, the nurse would include information about the possibility of which adverse reactions? Select all that apply
A) Rash
B) Sedation
C) Chills
D) Diarrhea
E) Headache
Ans: A, D, E
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Adverse reactions associated with antiviral drugs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, rash, fever, and insomnia.
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