Which side effect of fluoroquinolones is more likely to occur among older adults?

a. Fever
b. Hair loss
c. Tendon rupture
d. Low blood pressure


ANS: C

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The nurse has just removed an indwelling catheter from a patient following transurethral resection of the prostate. What action by the nurse is most important?

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